Benefits & Leave Analyst

The Benefits & Leave Analyst provides analytical and administrative support of company benefit programs including retirement plans, wellness, medical, life, disability benefits, ancillary plans, leave of absence administration and other benefit program. Works with Senior Benefits Manager to ensure benefit programs are in compliance of federal and state laws.

Responsiblities:

• Administers company benefit programs including, leaving of absence, tuition reimbursement, wellness, and supports Senior Benefits Manager with administration of health and welfare, and retirement benefits.
• Manage regular reporting (ACA, 1094/1095, 401(k)) and funding requirements.
• Conducts regular benefits audits to ensure compliance with plan documents, and federal/state laws.
• Research and understand employee and candidate needs, as well as market conditions and trends to ensure company benefit programs are competitive and aligned to company and employee interests. Provide recommendations to management of enhancements or changes to benefits programs to align with research.
• Support Senior Benefits Manager to evaluate both short- and long-term benefits strategies
• Manager company well-being program. Create and implement well-being initiatives.
• Partner and collaborate with internal partners including, but not limited to, HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, etc. Ensure company regulatory compliance including, preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies (for example, 5500 filings and ACA required reporting).
• Provide support to annual benefits renewal and annual open enrollment.
• Conduct biweekly new hire benefit orientation to new hires
• Serve as subject matter expert to support employees with benefit questions or requests.
• Assist Senior Benefits Manager with projects as needed.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in benefits function including experience in health & welfare, leave and retirement programs.

Technical Skills:

• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and primarily Excel

Interpersonal/Communication Skills:

• Strong Oral/Written Communication and Interpersonal, and Customer Service skills; ability to communicate effectively with a high degree of professionalism
• Frequent interactions with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, with all levels of authority and responsibility
• Ability to react and respond favorably, manage conflict and resolve problems in a professional manner
• Team Player; and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

Judgment:

• Sound judgment and a high level of integrity with the ability address sensitive and confidential information, and make good decisions under pressure.
• Results-oriented, accurate, with keen attention to detail
• Self directed; takes initiative, proactively addresses problems; can work with minimal oversight

Mental Abilities:

• Analytical; with the ability to give, receive and interpret information to determine the root problem and bring issues to a successful conclusion.
• Organized and flexible with the ability to multi-task, prioritize projects and meet deadlines, often with interruptions, changing circumstances, in a fast-paced work environment.
• Thrives in changing environment and maintains a positive attitude

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune's Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. As a top 5 public homebuilder with over 180,000 homes delivered in its 38-year history, Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best