Senior Employee Benefits Analyst

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GENERAL FUNCTION :

This position is responsible to administer select benefit programs in compliance with federal and state regulation as well as established Bank policies. Assists in researching, analyzing, and evaluating existing benefits policies and prevailing practices among similar organizations to recommend changes to existing plans and / or develop new plans which may establish more competitive benefit programs in benefit areas assigned.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage highly complex benefit plans and policies with focus on Leave of Absence, Sick and Safe Compliance and time away programs.
• Assist with the design, evaluation and administration of Leave of Absence, Disability, Time Away and EAP benefit policies and programs and ensure the plans are competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Coordinate and partner with HRIS partners for configuration and maintenance of applicable programs in HRIS system (Workday).
• Analyze benefits experience and utilization patterns to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in vendor RFP process.
• Manage implementation process for new vendors and programs.
• Reviews and coordinates the delivery of employee benefits communications.
• Educate employees, managers, HR partners about leave policies, programs, and updates.
• Responsible for third party vendor management to ensure quality service and accurate administration of plans.
• Assist employees and internal partners to resolve escalated benefit issues.
• Ensure integration of benefit programs such as disability, job protections, and benefit coverage continuation.
• Update and maintain plan documents and policy materials to reflect regulatory changes, updates, and best practices.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Senior Employee Benefits Analyst

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and / or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at : https : / / www.53.com / content / fifth-third / en / careers / benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Attention search firms and staffing agencies : do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes - no matter how they are submitted - will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.