Benefit Analyst (6 Month Contract)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, innovative and customer-focused individual to join our dynamic benefits team.

The Benefits Analyst position will be responsible for developing and implementing best in class solutions for benefits delivery and leave administration, managing assigned vendor relationships, performance and implementation, participating in strategic and innovation sessions, owning and driving process improvement with stakeholders in various areas, developing benefit communications and trainings, assisting with open enrollment and other project based work as needed.



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*You will be covering during a maternity leave starting in July for 6 months.

Responsibilities


* Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant administration of assigned benefit programs.


* Develop and implement best in class solutions for benefit delivery.


* Participate in design and development of new programs and proactively evaluate improvements to current programs.


* Administers all aspects of leave programs.


* Receive and respond to employee, manager and HR Partner inquiries regarding LOA policies and processes


* Communicate with employees and provide timely follow-up to ensure understanding of leave implications (pay, benefits, return to work).


* Execute changes in HRIS system and coordinate with department.


* Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA, ADAAA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.


* Processes state EDD forms.


* Assist in the implementation of new programs and changes to plans and/or administrative procedures.


* Identify and drive process improvements and proactively refine the overall operations of the benefits function.


* Create or manage reporting delivery and accuracy for assigned programs.


* Conduct benchmarking and market analyses and develop summary reports to communicate benefits offerings to employees and provide market comparisons when necessary.


* Use thorough understanding of plan design and administrative procedures to drive constant improvement and improved accuracy.


* Use a customer service and positive approach to communicate with employees as needed to resolve questions, concerns or take feedback.


* Constantly evaluate current practices to find better ways get the job done, innovative ways to solve problems, and employ a scrappy/hands-on approach to benefits management.


* Audit existing plans and programs to ensure compliance and update as legislative requirements are updated.

Requirements


* Minimum 3 years of Benefits Consulting and/or Benefit Administration experience.


* Bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent in experience.


* Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation and concisely communicate complex information.


* Ability to work in a tea...