Benefit Analyst

Fairview Health Services•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

The Benefit Analyst performs financial analysis, data reporting, benefit plan auditing, legal compliance activities, and quality assessment to support effective benefit plan administration and management. Plans include health and dental, life and disability, time off, tuition, and voluntary benefits. The position also handles problem and claim resolution and appeals. This is a temporary, salaried exempt opportunity expected to continue for at least one year, with potential for long-term career growth and a strong likelihood of conversion to a regular full-time employee role. The analyst supports benefits administration for Fairview and Ebenezer employees, including Open Enrollment, employee communications, and coordination with vendors to keep plan documentation accurate and current.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in human resources, finance, business, or a related field.
Three years of healthcare benefits experience.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational processes.
Knowledge and experience with ERISA and PPACA regulatory compliance, Summary Material Modifications, Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents, and Non-Discrimination Testing.
Organization, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Handle first-level problem and claim resolution and appeals, communicating and tracking them through Webadmin.
Coordinate Open Enrollment with the Benefits team for Fairview and Ebenezer employees, including creating or updating benefits materials for HR and employee distribution and testing the online enrollment site for accuracy and functionality.
Present comprehensive benefits information to new employees and provide it to existing employees on an ongoing or as-needed basis.
Assist with employee communications about benefits changes and updates.
Work with vendors to ensure Plan Documents, Service Contracts, and Summary Plan Descriptions are accurate and current.
Perform financial analysis, data reporting, benefit plan auditing, legal compliance activities, and quality assessment functions.