Benefits Analyst (Remote)

FreedomCare•Remote, NY

7d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

FreedomCare is a healthcare company dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016, supporting patients across the U.S. by enabling them to choose a caregiver for their home care needs. The company values service, ownership, integrity, and a positive attitude. This new role within the Accounting team will be responsible for the day-to-day support of benefits, with a focus on leave of absences. The position aims to implement and support programs and processes that attract, motivate, and retain top talent, aligning with FreedomCare's business goals and mission. The team encourages teamwork, communication, creativity, and values employee needs and preferences in Total Rewards programs. Partnering with the Manager of Total Rewards, the Benefits Analyst will support daily benefits and wellness offerings.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Benefits and leave administration preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth company
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of employee benefit plan compliance with an emphasis on stated and federal leave regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced excel skills are a must
Strong proficiency in Google Suite programs, including docs, Gmail, sheets, etc.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in working with Payroll is a plus
Experience updating Sharepoint or other intranet sites is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the main resource for employees and vendors regarding all benefit-related matters including supporting wellness initiatives
Assist employees with enrolling in health benefits and answering any questions about benefit offerings and enrollment
Administer and track all leave of absences programs in various systems including the payments related to such programs
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and resolves discrepancies identified with payroll and vendor
Update payroll with any benefit deduction changes and assist with calculating retroactive deductions if needed
Ensure the integrity of benefits data for accurate and timely vendor files
Prepare and deliver presentations related to new hire benefits onboarding and other benefits programs as needed
Research and respond to employee questions regarding all aspects of employee benefits and act as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers/brokers to ensure timely resolution of any issue.
Participate in the creation of educational materials, intranet sites, and process and procedural documentation
Seek opportunities for continuous improvement, building efficiencies and enhancing the overall employee benefit experience
Ensure that benefits plans and practices are in compliance with current legislation