Fountain Valley - Branch Manager 1, AVP - Onsite

The Benefit Analyst is responsible for the alignment and execution of the Benefits programs administered by the People Services Department to include, Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Auxiliary and Voluntary benefits, 401(k), 457(b), Pension, Workers Compensation, and Leaves of Absences.

This role performs overall analysis to support design and development of benefit initiatives/programs aligned to business objectives while factoring in market trends, cost effectiveness and competitive practice.

Working under the guidance of the AVP Total Rewards, this position works in partnership with the Benefits Vendor(s) providing Total Rewards Strategy and management for Self-Funded plans to attract and retain Best in Class performers and foster an Employer of Choice environment.

This position also has primary responsibility for Internal Audits as they pertain to People Services responsibilities, 5500’s and all requested documentation from the DOL, EEOC, ERISA departments. 

Responsibilities:


* Health & Welfare Benefits plan management, including:


*  Team member set up


* Team member education and communication


* Monthly invoicing/auditing/reconciliation


* Relationship with broker, benefit partners and other vendors


* Research and resolution for benefit issues


* Renewals


* Annual open enrollment & health fair


* Annual non-discrimination testing


* LOA administration


* Workers Compensation


* Annual reporting requirements and audits


* Delivery of required notices, communication, and information to team members


* This role is responsible for review, analysis, recommendations, implementation and execution related to strategy and future alignment of how benefits compliments and supports the overarching philosophy and objectives of employee retention and best practices in creating best in class environment for team members


*  Managing Retirement Plans; 401(k), 457(b), frozen Pension plan, including:


* Non-discrimination testing, 


* Works with legal on ERISA compliance


* Annual audits & 5500 filing


* Assisting Payroll w/ corrections and EPCRS letters


* Annual PBGC filing & payment


* Supports driving robust retirement plan options to attract and retain top notch team members for the future of the organization.


* Worker’s Compensation management: Analyze, review and recommend modifications to the Workers Comp Insurance Plan to effectively financially serve injuries of employees on the workforce.


* Review plans for philosophical compliance with Nuvision CU and maintain cost effectiveness.


* Identify trends and provide recommendations to reduce and avoid workplace injury.


* Provide guidance and leadership as a subject matter expert to the internal PS Team and team members related to Benefit programs, initiatives and in all Leave programs across all states to include but not limited to FMLA, CRFA, WA LTD, WA FMLA, Military LOA


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