Senior Benefits Analyst

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage communication efforts, tools, and training to ensure employees are well informed of their benefits.
• Conduct engaging benefits presentations for weekly new-employee orientations.
• Assist with annual open enrollment and coordination of health and benefits fairs.
• Communicate programs, plan changes, new hire orientation, and open enrollment, including in-person and virtual presentations.
• Design content for new hire orientation and training for leave of absence and benefit programs.
• Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and benefits consultants on implementation and management of North America benefit plans.
• Understand and be able to speak to benefits plans globally.
• Lead change management communications for acquisitions and integrations.
• Recommend benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements, trends and developments in benefits area / genre.
• Support management’s decision making process by analyzing benefit options and predicting future costs.
• Identify benefit options by studying programs and obtaining advice from consultants.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing laws and regulations and updates to legal requirements.
• Resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Partner with third-party administrators to create a benefits plan that fits all areas of business.
• Remain current on industry trends, best practices, and compliance.
• Lead additional projects as requested, including research, planning, implementation and cost/benefit analysis.
• Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll on any benefits configuration or system updates.
• Apply expertise in ERISA, IRS, DOL, COBRA, and HIPAA regulations to ensure compliance for both retirement and health & welfare plans.
• Offer exceptional service to employees and their families.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• CEBS or CBP certification a plus.
• 8-10 years of experience in HR supporting employee benefits and/or internal communications.
• Extensive knowledge of NA benefit packages, polices, best practices and legislations.
• General knowledge and ability or willingness to assist in understanding benefit plans from a global perspective.  
• Proven ability to evaluate, design and recommend benefit programs based on market assessment and business strategy.
• Excellent strategic, analytical and financial skills.
• A business-wide thinker, with a lens on how decisions made within one site or unit may affect others across the business.
• Driven self-starter with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in customer service environment.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and Workday (or similar system).
• Strong ability to work with details and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.