Benefits Analyst 3

NAES•Issaquah, WA

About The Position

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work. As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities. Summary The Benefit Analyst 3 is responsible for administration of our Health & Welfare benefit programs, ensuring plans are competitive, meeting company objectives and compliant. This includes developing, administering, and implementing benefit programs, benefit communications and training.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience highly desired.
3+ years of Human Resource experience desired with a focus on benefits.
Current working knowledge of federal and state benefit laws and regulations, including COBRA, Section 125, ERISA, HIPPA, and Affordable Care Act knowledge.
Strong MS Suite knowledge.
Strong communication skills, analytical skills, and organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Must be self-directed and able to work in a team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

Certification desired; PHR/SPHR and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
BusinesSolver and UKG-Pro experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit health & welfare programs, Section 125 plans, COBRA administration, Life/Disability plans, voluntary benefit plans and Paid Time Off plans.
Ensure benefit programs are complaint regarding company policies and governmental regulations.
Conduct and oversee compliance reporting, benefit audits, annual testing requirements along with updating and maintaining benefit plan documents.
Reconcile and pay employee health and welfare plan invoices.
Act as the Project Manager regarding Open Enrollment. Partner to develop the overall Open enrollment program including timelines, developing marketing materials, and presentations / training.
Partner to plan, develop, and implement annual employee communication / training plans including semi-annual H&W events, lunch & learns, monthly benefit focus topics, New Hire Orientation, etc.
Administer and oversee PTO and Holiday benefit programs.
Responsible for process flow of benefit records, from employee enrollment, to deductions, to vendors being notified; verify accurate and timely enrollment.
Keep current on benefit industry trends along with best practices and innovation possibilities.
Serve as a benefit resource to NAES employees, family members and the HR Team.
Partner in providing benefits education to the HR Team.
Provide backup support for other Benefits Analysts