Senior Benefits Analyst
BlackHawk Industrial
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tulsa • Oklahoma • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Administer all company-sponsored benefits programs, including US self-funded medical and STD, fully insured LTD, Life, Vision, Dental, and international benefits plans for the UK, Mexico, and the Philippines
- Lead and coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including communicating plan changes, and conducting informational sessions
- Administer FMLA, working with employees and carrier to ensure compliance and a smooth flow with STD/LTD
- Administer 401(k) working with employees, broker and carrier to ensure plan compliance, enrollment and trends
- Serve as subject matter expert and primary point of contact for employee and manager benefits inquiries and provide timely and high-quality customer service.
- Train and support Human Resource staff
- Act as a liaison between employees and service providers to ensure issue resolution and a seamless benefits experience
- Maintain employee feeds and information in HRIS system and carrier sites, auditing on a quarterly basis to ensure accurate enrollment
- Analyze and evaluate current benefits, conduct market research to compare benefits packages, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Identify risk/errors and work with Human Resource Director and Broker to rectify
- Spearhead wellness initiatives and create and distribute materials, such as benefit guides, newsletters, and digital resources, develop strategies, events and communications to support and maintain employee engagement
- Prepare 5500 annually, serve as the contact for 401(k) audits, annual health plan regulatory filings as required by country
- Participate in ADA interactive process and determination, working with senior HR, employees and managers
Requirements
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Must be able to communicate in a courteous and professional manner via email, phone or in person
- Must be proficient with basic computer operation and knowledgeable about position-specific programs (Excel in particular)
- Strong project management, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Ability to design, implement, and manage benefits programs
- Proficiency in conducting cost benefits analysis and financial impact evaluations
- Must be flexible, adaptable, multi-task oriented, quick learner and able to manage multiple projects
- Proficient level of knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding administration of plans including ERISA
- Proficient level of knowledge of multi-state and multi-country statutory benefits
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field preferred
- Minimum five years of previous experience in benefits administration or similar analytical role
- In-depth knowledge of employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans and wellness programs
- Advanced excel skills and experience in data analysis tools
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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