Benefits Analyst

Spectrum Retirement Communities•Denver, CO

1d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually The Benefits Analyst will be responsible for administering health and welfare benefits, 401(k), leaves of absence and recognition programs. This position will interact with internal clients across the organization as well as external vendors, serving as the subject matter expert in employee benefits, leaves of absence, and related legislation. This position will support the design, development and communication of benefits and recognition programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, or commensurate experience.
3-5 years relevant HR experience, specifically in benefit administration.
Excellent analytical skills; ability to analyze statistical data, understand and interpret cost impact.
Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employee benefits and leaves of absence (SECURE 2.0, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, FMLA, USERRA, etc.) and notice and reporting obligations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to follow established processes while contributing to continuous improvement.
Customer-focused, work efficiently in a fast paced and fluid business environment.
Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers.
Excellent organizational skills, prioritization, and time management skills.
Self-motivated; works well independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work with all levels within the organization.
Strong software skills including MS office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience working with HR software.
Excel skills including the ability to manipulate spreadsheets, v-lookups, create pivot tables and summarize data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

Administers and participates in the development of Spectrum employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, 401(k) retirement plan, voluntary benefits, educational assistance, recognition programs, leaves of absence, and other benefits.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and consistency; prioritizes, recommends, and implements solutions to processes and policies.
Analyzes available data, trends, and feedback, and ensures compliance with expectations for optimal operation and goal achievement.
Acts as a subject matter expert and ensures compliance for related federal, state, and local law, as well as plan documents and policies.
Acts as an escalation point for internal partners and external vendors.
Participates in annual benefits renewal. Partners with broker and vendors to gather pertinent data, provide input, prepare analyses to support the decision-making process and selection of benefit plans.
Assists in developing timely and effective benefits communication strategies and materials related to current and new plans, programs, and policies to enhance understanding and adoptability.
Accurately documents records in accordance with Company standards.
Conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual audits to ensure accuracy.
Builds collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders on total rewards programs and strategy and policy interpretation.
Other duties as assigned.