Benefits Analyst II

Alliant Energy • Madison, WI

361d • $68,500 - $89,000

About The Position

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. As a Benefits Analyst II, you'll play a crucial role in coordinating and administering our comprehensive benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. You'll manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance, and provide valuable insights through data analysis to enhance our benefits offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in human resources, business administration, or related area Preferred
• 4 years experience in human resources with exposure to one or more of the following areas: retirement programs, health and welfare programs, or similar analytical role.
• Demonstrated effective analytical skills and ability to successfully perform accurate in-depth analysis.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The ability to obtain and effectively use information, including the ability to identify the information needed, seek the information from a variety of sources, and skillfully extract and report the information for business benefit.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management). Previous HRMS experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

• Benchmarking
• Benefits Administration
• Data Analysis
• Employee Benefits Design
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Storytelling
• Vendor Management

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA/HSA accounts, employee assistance programs, leave of absences, COBRA, retiree programs, and 401k Plan), as well as assist with daily benefits system support and reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data on employee benefits utilization, cost trends, and market comparisons to identify areas for improvement.
• Assists with plan compliance, including audits, disclosure reporting, discrimination testing, etc.
• Keeps abreast of legislative, legal, and regulatory developments pertinent to their focal area and the benefits area in general.
• Assists in development, preparation and delivery of employee education and communication of benefit plan options and resources.
• Facilitates the implementation of benefits programs, plans, and initiatives to ensure accuracy, compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Ensures benefit administration system configuration is accurate and lead annual enrollment or benefit changes configuration and testing.
• Partner with vendors in handling the day-to-day relationship, questions, and issues.
• Assist in conducting assessments of current and future vendor relationships to ensure they fit with the organizational strategy.
• Resolves employee questions and problems regarding benefits by researching benefit policies and procedures; providing answers to questions and resolutions to problems.
• Improves benefits administration job knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees