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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits administration, data analysis, and compliance. As a Benefits Analyst, you will be responsible for evaluating and managing our employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with all relevant regulations. You will work closely with HR, finance, and external vendors to analyze benefits data, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements. Your role will also involve communicating benefits information to employees, resolving benefits-related issues, and staying up-to-date with industry trends and legislative changes. The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. If you are passionate about employee benefits and have a knack for data analysis, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Analyze and evaluate employee benefits programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking of benefits programs.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to manage benefits budgets.
- Communicate benefits information to employees.
- Resolve benefits-related issues and inquiries.
- Prepare and present reports on benefits utilization and trends.
- Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers.
- Assist in the design and implementation of new benefits programs.
- Monitor and analyze legislative changes affecting benefits.
- Conduct employee surveys to assess benefits satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain benefits documentation and policies.
- Coordinate open enrollment processes.
- Provide training and support to HR staff on benefits-related matters.
- Participate in benefits audits and compliance reviews.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Support the development of wellness programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing benefits programs.
- Assist in the negotiation of benefits contracts.
- Ensure accurate and timely benefits administration.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Experience with benefits benchmarking and cost analysis.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong presentation and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with benefits vendor management.
- Experience with open enrollment processes.
- Knowledge of wellness programs and initiatives.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Experience with employee surveys and feedback analysis.
- Ability to stay current with industry trends and changes.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Certification in benefits administration (e.g., CEBS) is a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with benefits administration?
- How do you stay current with changes in benefits regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a cost analysis you conducted for a benefits program?
- How do you handle sensitive and confidential information?
- Describe a time when you resolved a complex benefits-related issue.
- What strategies do you use to communicate benefits information to employees?
- How do you manage relationships with benefits vendors?
- Can you discuss your experience with open enrollment processes?
- What tools and software do you use for benefits analysis?
- How do you ensure compliance with benefits regulations?
- Describe your experience with employee surveys and feedback analysis.
- How do you approach the design and implementation of new benefits programs?
- What steps do you take to evaluate the effectiveness of existing benefits programs?
- Can you discuss a time when you had to negotiate a benefits contract?
- How do you handle multiple projects and deadlines?
- What is your experience with wellness programs and initiatives?
- How do you ensure accurate and timely benefits administration?
- Describe your experience with benefits benchmarking.
- What do you consider the most important skills for a Benefits Analyst?
- How do you support HR staff on benefits-related matters?
