Benefits Analyst

Description

Job Summary:

As the Walsworth Benefits Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k)/pension plans. This salaried, exempt role is 100% in-office, based out of our Marceline, Missouri corporate office. The schedule for this position is 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. The Benefits Analyst reports to the Corporate Human Resources Team Leader. There are no direct reports under the Benefits Analyst role. 

Essential Functions:

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Assists with new-hire orientations.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interface with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.
• Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of two years experience in benefits administration or a related function OR
• Associate degree and four years experience in benefits administration or a related function OR
• High School Diploma and six years experience in benefits administration or a related function
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• U.S. work authorization is required. Walsworth does not provide employment sponsorship. 

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