Sr. Benefits Analyst
Bell & Associates
Sr. Benefits Analyst
Overland Park, KS
$90-120k plus 10% bonus
Bell & Associates has been engaged to find our client their next Sr. Benefits Analyst. The jobholder is responsible in assisting the Benefits Manager in the administration, implementation, and communication of the U.S., Canadian, and Bahamian employee health & welfare and retirement programs.
Responsibilities
- Administer the company’s U.S., Canadian and Bahamian benefit plans and programs in accordance with plan documents, insurance contracts, vendor agreements, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
- Assist with Annual Enrollment process to include coordination with TPA, vendors, and development of written communications (letters, e-mails, presentations).
- Interpret benefit and retirement plans and policies to facilitate administration, respond to questions, and interface with vendors and employees independently to solve complex problems.
- Administer the company’s disability plans. Reviews disability status reports and partners with Payroll and HRIS to ensure payments are timely and statuses are updated accordingly.
- Vendor management –maintains effective relationship with vendors.
- Assist with ensuring leave policies are updated and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Update policies as needed.
- Conduct monthly audits and oversee benefit plan billing.
- Complete monthly allocation reports in support of finance initiatives.
- Assist with mandatory federal, state and provincial reports and filings and required communications (e.g., required DOL and ERISA reporting and communications).
- Prepare data/reports for Health & Welfare and DC non-discrimination testing, data transmissions, claims analysis, and special requests.
- Process improvement and documentation – create ways to improve operations and streamline work processes, to the extent possible.
- Collaborate with HR Managers, Payroll, and HRIS in the administration of benefits data.
- Counsel management and staff regarding FMLA, federal law, policies, and procedures.
- Provide data analysis and support for union negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5+ years of experience administering health/welfare, disability, and retirement benefits.
- Knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations and legislation (e.g., PPACA, ERISA, IRC, DOL, FMLA, ADAA, COBRA, HIPAA)
- Knowledge of technical aspects of benefits administration (e.g., discrimination testing and government reporting obligations)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly adaptable to changing business conditions.
Bell & Associates, Inc. was recently recognized by Forbes list of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in America – https://www.forbes.com/best-professional-recruiting-firms/list/3/#tab:overall
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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas – Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.
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