Benefits Analyst - Senior

ONEOK•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers company benefit plans including group health, group life, disability, retirement, 401K, profit-sharing, executive compensation and/or other related employee plans. Monitor and administer activities related to the administration of employee benefit plans with limited supervision including, but not limited to (as specified by position): Health, dental, and vision care, Group and dependent life insurance, Accidental death and dismemberment, Defined benefit retirement, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, Employee stock purchase plan and stock award program, Executive Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan, Premiums, taxes and deductions, Annual open enrollment. Monitor trends in employee benefit plans to ensure plans are competitive and comply with governmental laws and regulations. Prepare related recommendations for changes in plan design. Provide information and guidance to management, employees, retirees, regulatory agencies, consultants/actuaries, health care providers, and others on matters including, but not limited to: Claims, Benefit statements, Retirement and/or savings plans, Eligibility issues, Disability benefits, Governmental regulations and guidelines, New hire procedures, Annual open enrollment, Claim appeals. Compile, process, verify, prepare and/or provide guidance in the preparation of information and reports including, but not limited to: Employee benefit coverage/costs, Correspondence to employees, health care providers, vendors, etc., Benefits statements and confirmation letters, Defined benefits estimate and funding, Legal review of benefit contracts. Conduct employee communications meetings, annual enrollment meetings, and/or retirement seminars. May lead, direct and guide staff members at lower levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business administration, related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related experience
Experience with and advanced knowledge of employee benefit plans, policies, and procedures
Experience with and advanced knowledge of governmental laws and regulations pertaining to employee benefits
Experience interacting with both internal and external customers
Experience in use and function of office tools, equipment, and applicable software applications to position including using computers
Experience and/or training related to: Human Resources System (HRS)
Experience researching and/or analyzing employee benefit plans, surveys, policies, reports, procedures, and correspondence
Experience reviewing and interpreting company policies and procedures, governmental regulations and guidelines, actuarial evaluations, legal opinions, contracts, and other benefit‑related documents
Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively
Experience developing information, conducting meetings, and making presentations
Ability to communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information
Ability to conduct oral presentations

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)-IFEBP or Professional in Human Resources (PHR)-HRCI preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and administer activities related to the administration of employee benefit plans
Monitor trends in employee benefit plans to ensure plans are competitive and comply with governmental laws and regulations
Prepare related recommendations for changes in plan design
Provide information and guidance to management, employees, retirees, regulatory agencies, consultants/actuaries, health care providers, and others on matters including, but not limited to: Claims, Benefit statements, Retirement and/or savings plans, Eligibility issues, Disability benefits, Governmental regulations and guidelines, New hire procedures, Annual open enrollment, Claim appeals
Compile, process, verify, prepare and/or provide guidance in the preparation of information and reports including, but not limited to: Employee benefit coverage/costs, Correspondence to employees, health care providers, vendors, etc., Benefits statements and confirmation letters, Defined benefits estimate and funding, Legal review of benefit contracts
Conduct employee communications meetings, annual enrollment meetings, and/or retirement seminars
May lead, direct and guide staff members at lower levels