Benefits Analyst

The Benefits Analyst position supports all aspects of the Corporate Benefits function such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, disability, legal, FSAs, HSAs, life insurance and retirement plans. The Benefits Analyst also researches escalated issues from associates, HR business partners and third-party vendors and provides technical support in the delivery of the benefits programs.

Position Details:

Hybrid work environment based out of our St. Paul Corporate office

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the management of North America health, welfare and retirement benefits plans, programs and policies to ensure accurate and effective administration
• Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of North America benefits programs, policies and administrative functions
• Implement approved plan changes and benefit programs
• Provide support to employees, retirees, and HR Business partners as it relates to benefits inquiries
• Resolve escalated issues and partner with vendors to resolve problem cases
• Provide day-to-day coordination with plan vendors and third-party administrators including building strong partnerships to ensure cost and quality of services are met
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to increase efficiency; documents and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes
• Ensure administration of plans complies with regulatory requirements
• Assist in proactive preparation of required filings to ensure timeliness and accuracy
• Provide technical support to test system functionality and work with end users to provide system support and troubleshoot system problems
• Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by plan vendors and third-party administrators
• Support preparation and collection of data for audits and actuarial assessments
• Participate in the development, design, and distribution of communication materials for new hires, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions
• Conduct or contribute to special projects as requested or needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Business or equivalent
• 3 years of related benefits administration experience
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Experience working with third-party administrators, consultants, and other vendors, on day-to-day administration
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, IRC Section 125 and Health Care Reform
• Immigration sponsorship NOT available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to exercise independent discretion with appropriate judgement
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and other areas of the organization to implement, communicate, and administer benefit plans
• Capability of effective planning and priority setting
• Ability to manage workload while working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of plan designs
• Strong customer service orientation
• Basic knowledge of a wide range of benefits principles
• Workday experience
• 2 years of leave of absence experience (including State and Federal requirements), strong understanding of salary continuation and calculations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Project management skills and experience.

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