Analyst Benefits (All Levels)
SUMMARY
The Benefits Analyst is responsible for administering benefits, including health and welfare as well as retirement plans.
This position requires the ability to analyze and understand plan documents and assist with implementing processes and services that provide dependable benefits and maintain excellent customer service.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in business or another applicable field. (Required)
EXPERIENCE and ABILITIES
Experience in benefits administration (years commensurate with level)
Experience may include preparation of reconciliations of financial transactions and accounts or benefits accounting; strong understanding of laws and regulations regarding benefit plans; investment analysis and financial concepts as applied to retirement plans
The ability to actively engage with legal counsel, benefit providers and actuaries
The ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and communicate with project partners; streamline processes, integrate, and associate pieces of information gathered from multiple sources and apply to projects
The ability to analyze and interpret data, problem solve, and perform complex calculations with accuracy
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
CEBS Certification (Preferred)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments and eligibility in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
Assists with new-hire orientations
Performs quality checks of benefits-related data enrollments, contributions and eligibility
Prepares and distributes all retirement plan information and legally required notices
Ensures that all retirement plan census data is accurate and that timely preparation of data for vendors and actuaries is prepared accurately and on a timely basis
Budget for benefit plans
Performs duties as a subject matter expert in benefit plan management and administration
Responds to benefits inquiries
Assist with or lead the open enrollment process
Works closely with accounting, external vendors and actuaries and auditors to provide information and data to support accurate and timely reporting
Gather, organize and present information to plan fiduciaries
Facilitate resolution for retirement plan related customer service issues and administrative errors
Conduct periodic audits to ensure accurate data contained in HRIS and vendor systems
Other duties as assigned
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Accept ERO position as needed.
Accept outage position as needed
SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees across the station, quickly builds rapport and adapts messages to target awareness. Ability to handle and exercise judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information
Ability to comprehend, and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Understands company goals and objectives and is sensitive to emerging issues which may impact the company. Ability to provide advisory assistance to all levels of management
Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure. Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments at the same time. Ability to analyze difficult problems, present effective alternative solutions and anticipate future consequences
WORKING CONDITIONS
Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed
Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week
Normal office environment
Some work is stressful, and involves working with people in strained situations
Continuous viewing of computer monitor may be required
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Local and regional travel to attend meetings is required. Occasional overnight travel may be required for meetings and training
ACCOUNTABILITY (FOCUSED CORE BEHAVIORS AND THE OZ PRINCIPLE):
Takes ownership and personal responsibility for meeting commitments; successfully accomplishes work objectives and delivers business results; sets high standards of performance for self and others; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules; holds self and teammates accountable to adhere to STP’s Focused Core Behaviors (Safety, Training, Procedure Behaviors, Condition Reporting Process, Emergency Response); accepts and provides feedback (both constructive and appreciative). Posting closes - March 24, 2020