Benefit Analyst

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

General position summary:

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Health and Welfare plans, 401k and other ancillary benefits programs In addition, the Benefits Analyst will administer leave of absence processes, regulatory reporting, expense reconciliation and reporting, benefit related audits, benefits communications, and compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administration of the Health and Welfare, 401k Plan and other ancillary benefit programs to include Workday set up and processing, regulatory compliance, expense reconciliation
• Develops and implements all benefit communication to employees
• Reconciles the 401(k) plan each payroll and administers as necessary
• Oversees all leave of absence programs and provides consultation to Business Partners
• Plans and implements the annual benefit enrollment period to include Workday set up and testing, project management, communication, and on-boarding of any new benefit offerings
• Supports the HRIS team with benefits testing including Workday updates
• Oversees all benefit invoicing for accuracy and actual to budget
• Responds to employee, vendor, and regulatory inquiries
• Direct accountability for maintaining accurate analysis of eligibility measurement and benefit program enrollment rules.
• Development of benefit policies, procedures and communications to support benefits administration

Job Skills Required:

• Proven written and oral communication skills for employee benefit materials
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, email, and informal discussions
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through
• Strong organizational skill and ability to juggle multiple demands without missing deadlines
• Strong troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills to resolve issues
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently or as part of a team
• Work closely with other groups and departments to identify and resolve system and/or user problems as they arise

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or eqivalent work experience
• 3 years of employee benefit experience, preferably in a corporate setting
• Strong Excel skills
• Requires benefits HRIS experience but prefer Workday experience
• No travel required.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as benefit plan documents
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Computer Operations:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, accounting/billing, HRIS, timekeeping and other applications used in the performance of job duties.

Planning/Organization:

• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
• Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• None required.

Working Conditions:

• Cubicle working environment
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Activity:

• Stand - Under 1/3 Time
• Walk - Under 1/3 Time
• Sit - Over 2/3 Time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time
• Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 to 2/3 Time
• Climb or balance - None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Under 1/3 Time
• Talk or hear - over 1/3 to 2/3 time
• Taste or smell - None
• Other - None

Physical Activity Level:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Manual Dexterity:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Special Vision Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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