Senior Specialist, Benefits Analyst (Temporary)

ERM is seeking a Senior Specialist, Benefits Analyst (Temporary) to join the Total Rewards team within our growing organization.

The Benefits Analyst will be responsible for providing professional level analysis and support with regard to ERM’s employee benefits, benefits customer service to our employees, and maintenance and review of related compliance programs.

This role contributes to the success of ERM by ensuring our employees are rewarded equitably, and through maintaining accurate, reliable data for the organization to help inform strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate will apply self-initiative to problem solving, have a positive team and customer service attitude, and strong organizational skills to ensure benefits are administered accurately, efficiently and compliantly to meet government regulations and deadlines as well as respond to employee questions around benefit plans and programs.

RESPONSIBILITES:


* Provide benefits subject matter expertise while providing employees with exemplary customer service, supporting our Human Resources Business Partners and Human Resources Customer Service Center – HR Connect regarding any/all benefit matters.


* Maintain Employee Benefits Records.  Including but not limited to open enrollment, new hire support, Qualified Life Event (QLE) processing, Transfer management, and termination process management for Benefits related changes – including health, welfare, and retirement programs. 


* Ensure effective and compliant transfer of information to vendors. 


* Assist in managing the benefits budget, paying vendor bills, tracking/monitoring premium arrears, and reconciliation of enrollments and premium collection. 


* Support compliance testing, audits, and investigations through reporting and analysis.

Assist with managing benefit regulatory requirements and compliance related reporting and filings. 


* Provide Benefit customer service, program development, and communications to key stakeholders. 


* Provide benefit support, research and analytics as required for business management. 


* Contribute to the creation and delivery of Total Rewards projects, training materials for managers, and employee resources as needed. 


* Manage Data Quality - Ensure that data for regions is up to date, drive the processes and ensure audit reports are clean & accurate.

Coordinate with local BUs within the region as needed. 


* Communicate risks, issues, and status on relevant findings to the Regional Director, Total Rewards on timely basis. 


* Perform audits of HRIS data to ensure accuracy and consistency.  


* Complete recurring and ad-hoc reporting requests. 


* Supporting change management and training activities. 

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience 


* Human Resources and/or Benefit experience.  


* 4+ years of experience working in a data-centric/analyt...