The HR Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration of health and welfare and retirement plans. The analyst is responsible for vendor management and handling employee benefits related issues. This role is currently a hybrid opportunity with Mondays and Fridays remote while Tuesday - Thursday are in office days. Occasional New Hire Benefits Orientation will require Mondays on-site half days.
What You Will Do:- Assists with the administration of US health and welfare and retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution) plans.
- Handles employee benefits related issues including employee requests and inquiries, requests for assistance and education, issue resolution and invoicing.
- Assists new employees with benefits enrollment. Conducts new hire benefits orientation as needed.
- Ensures benefit plan vendors administer plans according to design. Monitors vendor performance and escalates issues as appropriate. Ensures issues are resolved timely. Assists in the development of vendor performance metrics, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Understands and interprets applicable benefit regulations including ERISA, PPACA, and HIPAA. Keeps current regarding legislative changes and ensure plans remain compliant. Ensures timely completion and submission of required governmental and organizational reports and filings.
- Develops and documents benefit plan processes to ensure consistent, accurate and timely processing and superior customer service. Creates, maintains, and updates documentation of process flows, administrative and standard operating procedures.
- Maintains accurate written benefit summaries, Summary Plan Descriptions and other benefit related documents.
- Contributes to content development and delivery for annual open enrollment, new hire, and life event communications as well as targeted communications throughout the year.
- Assists with annual open enrollment process including plan implementation, systems testing, and communications. Creates and reviews employee benefit communication materials. Participates in employee enrollment meetings as needed.
- Works with internal groups and vendors to support system testing, data interfaces in/out of the system, development of test plans, and the execution of plan changes and reporting. Implement and test benefit plan changes and new programs.
What You Will Need: Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field along with 3-5 years of previous related experience OR
- A combination of education and experience may be applicable in lieu of a 4-year degree.
- CEBS designation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong technical knowledge of ERISA.
- Strong analytical, written, presentation and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point required.
- Experience with Oracle Advanced Benefits is a plus.
- Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Reporting Relationships: The incumbent reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position. This position does not have any direct reports.
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About Our Benefits ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offer