Sr Analyst, Benefits Planning

If you’re passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let’s talk.

At Nationwide®, on your side goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This Columbus based hybrid role is compensation grade E3. Candidates must have prior benefits experience.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Job Description Summary

Our work supports healthier, more secure, and productive lives, allowing associates and retirees to focus on their work or on enjoying their retirement.

As is true throughout Nationwide, outstanding customer service is our standard. If you value being able to help people when they most need it, by providing and communicating a competitive benefits program for a diverse, engaged workforce, we want to know more about you!

As a Senior Benefits Analyst, you will evaluate complex benefit information and actively contribute to benefits planning projects.

You may assist in or lead minor project implementations related to comprehensive benefit plan and delivery changes. Additionally, you will provide crucial support to the Benefits Planning team, helping to achieve departmental objectives, and ensuring the effective delivery of benefit programs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Compile, review, and analyze benefits-related information to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Assist in the development and coordination of benefit plan communications, ensuring clear and effective dissemination of information.

Conduct preliminary and comprehensive research on associate benefit plans, policies, and practices to support informed decision-making.

Recommend new or improved associate benefit programs and practices for both qualified and non-qualified plans and programs.

Generate ideas for productivity improvements and assist in documenting processes to enhance efficiency.

Support financial, budget-related, and business-related studies and projects, providing insights and analysis.

Retrieve data from internal and external sources and develop, produce, and maintain ad hoc and custom reports to meet benefits planning information needs.

Analyze information contained in reports and support information project needs.

Maintain a close relationship with the Benefits Administration function, assisting in research for problem resolution and plan interpretation.

Participate in cross-functional teams to design and implement benefits plans and programs.

Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the benefits team.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships : Reports to the Director of Benefits Planning. This is an individual contributor.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Undergraduate studies in business administration, economics, finance, or human resources. An undergraduate degree is degree is preferred.

License / Certification / Designation : Progress towards industry or benefits related certifications (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)) preferred.

Experience : Three or more years of demonstrated experience in benefits planning and / or administration that includes experience in administrative, planning, and project management functions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : General knowledge of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) law, project management concepts and techniques, and benefits theory.

Ability to analyze a business problem; define relevant issues; coordinate resolving the problem; define alternatives and develop recommendations and solutions;

process improvement skills; verbal and written communication; and interaction with all levels of associates including top management, external management, and third-party providers; analytical skills.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner.

Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions :

Overtime Eligibility : Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions : Normal office environment. Occasional travel. Non-standard or extended hours based on project needs.

ADA : The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

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Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including : medical / dental / vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.