Benefits Analyst

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Support, train and audit benefit enrollment with various carriers. Responsibilities also include benefit plan compliance and carriers payments.

JOB/TASK FUNCTIONS:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Maintain working relationship with benefit providers, such as 401K, short-term and long-term disability, etc.
• Prepare benefit documentation such as Benefit Summaries, Enrollment Materials, etc.
• Conduct associate presentations
• Handle benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution by working with associates, beneficiaries and insurance providers.
• Interpret benefit policies and procedures for associates.
• Maintain confidentiality of benefit information.
• Maintain benefit information with various online systems, entering and terminating coverage as needed.
• Audit benefit enrollments
• Work with third party for Cobra administration. Process weekly file feeds, monitor notifications, elections and terminations. Update medical, dental and employee assistance records with vendors for Cobra participants.
• Participate in 401(k) Advisory Committee meetings.
• Enter employee deductions for benefits, communicate changes with payroll department.
• Coordinate orders for benefit supplies for 401k meetings and open enrollments.
• Training of new Associate Services personnel in various vendor software programs relating to benefits (medical, dental &life/disability) and in maintaining benefit entries in EV5 system.
• Responsible for administration and systems support for Associate Services/Payroll group on the EV5 database.
• Assist in creating new pay groups, job codes, pay grades, etc. on database.
• Assist department staff with technical issues related to the use of HRIS systems.
• Create test scenarios and assist project team members in performing tests to insure all processes work according to predetermined goals. This includes set up to final result on the paycheck.
• Assist staff in creation of queries to select and compile information from the HRIS system as needed.
• Assist HR with technical issues related to the HRIS system by investigating problems and developing detailed suggestions for resolution of issues.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

Current knowledge of regulations / laws pertaining to benefit administration