Benefits Analyst

BryanLGH Medical Center•Lincoln, NE

51d

About The Position

Plays a key role in the day-to-day administration and ongoing strategic enhancement of the Bryan Health benefit program through analysis, reporting, legal compliance and communication of Bryan Health benefit programs. Specializes in the coordination and administration of all benefit programs including consulting and advising employees on benefit inquiries and retirement options. Implements and audits departmental processes and procedures related to the administration of the benefit and retirement plans. Responsible for annual amendments, implementation, annual open enrollment, maintenance and monitoring of the benefits database system.

Requirements

Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to employee benefits.
Knowledge of the methods and processes involved in operationalizing benefit programs.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of health and welfare benefit plans and retirement plans.
Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
Ability to exercise excellent customer service in all situations.
Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments.
Ability to perform work-related research and compile statistical reports.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of four (4) years related benefit experience required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification desired.

Responsibilities

Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
Administers health benefit and retirement programs for Bryan Health and its entities.
Completes online benefit enrollment data entry for all newly eligible participants in health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, and voluntary group benefit plans.
Acts as functional lead for benefits administration within the HRIS system. Configures of all benefit plans, options and self-service enrollment processes within the HRIS system.
Coordinates with IT as needed requiring system enhancements and resolving operational problems.
Maintains all plan documents to help ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and maintains all benefit compliance responsibilities.
Provides customer service to all employees; researches and assists with complex issues.
Develops, implements and delivers effective employee communication plans, materials and other documents to ensure all employees are educated and informed as to benefit provisions and methods for accessing benefits in order to make appropriate and optimum use of their benefits. Identifies creative means to communicate the use and value of all benefits as provided as part of the employee's Total Compensation package.
Maintains the employee portal through SharePoint to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date.
Provides benefits orientation presentation to all new employees; prepares and schedules benefit meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand benefits and other related programs.
Conducts or participates in benefit surveys as appropriate.
Maintains relationships with benefit vendors ensuring timely communication, regular updates and coordinated efforts in administering all benefit plans.
Strives for continuous improvement in benefit processes; supports and assists in special projects necessary to improve services provided by the department.
Maintains accurate employee benefit and retirement records.
Stays abreast of any benefit changes including, but not limited to, contract changes; benefit mandates; benefit program changes; COBRA regulations; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and other district, state, and federal regulations.
Presents benefit information to departments or other interested parties.
Administers pension plan benefits by assisting current and former employees with their pension benefits including requesting pension packets, reaching out to former employees eligible to begin payments, distributing deferred vested certificates and managing required distributions.
Oversees ACA compliance. Performs standard and initial measurements to determine eligibility, offers coverage to those eligible based on results of the measurement, prepares and issues 1095-C tax forms and files 1094-C tax forms with the IRS.
Responsible for annual 401k employer contribution and match true-up process including preparing calculations, working with vendor to audit and verify calculations and communication of benefit to employees. Implements annual re-enrollment provision for impacted employees. Assists Total Rewards Manager with annual audits.
Administers dependent eligibility audits to verify that only eligible dependents are covered on our medical, dental and vision benefits.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.