Benefits Analyst

Job Description

Benefits Analyst

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Pay Rate Type: Annual Salary

Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.

Min = $62,613.875

Mid = $78,267.344

Summary

The Benefits Analyst attracts and retains employees by researching and explaining benefit programs; Analyzes and provides recommendations to employer benefit practices by benchmarking best practice, researching industry and employment trends, tracking legislation and estimating impact; Utilizes survey data to recommends benefit programs, policies, procedures, in order to be responsive to the organization's goals and competitive practices; Monitors benefits program for consistent administration in compliance with company policies and government regulations; Coordinates and process hospital-wide benefit program for all employees from date of hire to termination consisting of enrollments, status changes, insurance claims, monthly billings, leaves of absence, education reimbursement programs, and COBRA; Assists employees with benefit and leave of absence questions and issues.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and provides recommendations to employer benefit practices by benchmarking best practices; researching industry and employment trends; tracking legislation and estimating impact; Utilizes survey data to recommends benefit programs, policies, procedures, in order to be responsive to the organization's goals and competitive practices; Monitors and ensures thorough analysis, audits, and reports that benefit programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and government regulations; Researches, designs, prepares, and distributes both routine and special reports. Manage annual benefit statement project and coordinate benefit enrollments.

Communicates and explains benefit information during individual meetings, employee orientation, and open enrollment; Explain and process beneficiary changes, name changes, death claims, retirement, new hire enrollments, terminations, COBRA, status changes, and other employee/retiree related benefit changes and questions; Data entry of deductions for benefits such as the cost of insurance for medical, auto, life and annuities.

Ensures prompt payment and auditing for accuracy with Accounts Payable for all benefit programs; Supports the tuition assistance, scholarship, and sponsorship programs including processing claims for benefits, maintenance of records and databases, and reconciling accounts; Assists in projects involving both compensation and benefits.

Provides oversight for the administration and tracking of employee leaves of absence as it relates to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), American's with Disabilities Act (ADAAA), Worker's Compensation (WC), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and all Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines; Provides education and consultation to directors and employees regarding Leaves of Absence, FMLA, and ADAAA; Works collaboratively with Human Resources Business Partners and Employee Health regarding employees who are requesting, currently on, or returning from a Leave of Absence.

Handles clerical and communication aspects of the Leave of Absence process; Ensures leave processes are in place and notices sent within established timeframes; Remains current with changing federal, state and regional regulations and provide recommendations for change as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

Essential:

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE
  
  

Other Information

REQUIRED: 2 years related experience

Prefer 2 years of experience in Leave of Absence process

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

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https://www.yumachamber.org/

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.