Senior Benefits Analyst
BlackHawk Industrial
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Tulsa • Oklahoma • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
benefits administrationcost benefits analysisfinancial impact evaluationsdata analysisproject managementcomplianceemployee benefits programsFMLA administration401(k) administrationmarket research
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillscustomer serviceproblem solvingflexibilityadaptabilitymulti-taskingquick learneranalytical skillstraining and support