Benefits Analyst

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

18h•$36 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits Analyst will administer and support employee benefits programs, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability. This role will serve as a key resource for employees, ensuring they understand their benefits, enrollment options, eligibility requirements, and available resources. The Benefits Specialist works closely with Human Resources, payroll, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate benefit administration, compliance with federal and state regulations, and provide positive employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field
2 years of experience in benefits administration, HR, benefits consulting, or related employee services
Employee Benefit administration knowledge
Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders
Strong analytical and project management skills
Ability to prioritize competing operational initiatives
Ability to articulate clear process workflows and manage high-stakes priorities smoothly

Nice To Haves

Experience with Peoplesoft or Workday
Certification: Professional human resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Manage employee eligibility and coverage status
Assist with coordinating annual open enrollment activities and attending events
Maintains and recommends improvements to process, procedures, and documentation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of benefits program administration
Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires and maternity leave benefit sessions
Assist employees with escalated employee benefits questions by partnering with the Employee Resource Center
Ensures high level of customer service with employees
Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPPA, ERISA, FMLA and other applicable regulations
Maintain required benefits documentation and records
Support internal and external audits
Monitor legislative changes affecting employee benefits programs
Liaise with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators
Resolve benefit- related issues and escalations
Coordinate implementation of benefit plan changes with internal and external parties
Review service performance and vendor compliance
Maintain accurate employee benefits data in HRIS system
Audit employee records for accuracy and completeness
Generate benefits reports and analyze data to report on trends or find errors
Assist with troubleshooting issues and implement enhancements for the HRIS systems
Promote awareness of available benefit programs
Partner with internal departments to help promote plan changes and open enrollment
Maintain the employee benefits section of the intranet site
Additional Duties as Assigned