Benefits Analyst

U.S. Venture, Inc.•Appleton, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

In support of U.S. Venture's values and strategies, the Benefits Analyst coordinates, administers, and ensures compliance of our health and retirement programs. This role serves as the primary liaison with vendors on eligibility, claims, and billing matters. The Benefits Analyst develops employee communication and education related to benefit programs an recommends plan changes and establishes governance to support the HRIS and HR Operations teams. This individual will also develop reports and analyze data to help understand trends and make data-driven decisions. This position is located onsite in Appleton, WI.

Requirements

Fundamental knowledge of human resources concepts, practices and procedures with 2-3 years of related experience
Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines
Proven customer service and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, report writer skills, and prior HRIS experience (Workday is preferred).
Ability to work independently, in addition to being a positive team player who thrives in a busy work environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel 10%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Management required; PHR, CBP and/or CEBS preferred
Advanced knowledge of various benefit plan types (Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, FSA, HRS, Dependent Verification, Pension, 401K, Life, Disability, FMLA, STD, LTD, Military leave, etc.).

Responsibilities

Administers the Company’s total reward programs such as 401k, medical, dental, disability, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits programs, flexible spending, and health savings accounts including ancillary programs such as vacation and sick time.
Manages compliance related to total reward programs, including summary plan descriptions, notices, summary annual reports, ACA forms, and other mandated disclosures.
Coordinates periodic team member educational workshops and prepares supplemental educational material, creating awareness of programs.
Facilitates new hire benefit communications.
Updates and maintains total reward content on the Company’s intranet site.
Primary point of contact for total reward-related inquiries from team members.
Prepares eligibility files and related records for vendors.
Maintains eligibility tracking for COBRA and retirees.
Creates and audits vendor reports and prepares analysis to identify trends and requested HR metrics.
Responsible for the preparation of annual compliance reports including but not limited to non-discrimination testing, 5500 filings, 1094/1095 ACA filings, QNECs, summary annual reports, internal and external audit requirements, plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and approvals.
Manage service level agreements and performance guarantees at the contract level; hold benefit partners accountable for the agreed upon deliverables and ensure partners are held accountable on a day-to-day basis.
Manages annual benefits enrollment period, 401(k) audit, 401(k) auto enrollment, and 401(k) and FSA non-discrimination testing.
Partners with HRIS on workflows and development of new automated processes related to total reward programs.
Provides ongoing bi-weekly and monthly audits reconciling applicable supporting financial transactions to the Company’s benefit programs and HR data.
Lives our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Finds A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
Continuously learn and develop self professionally.
Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.