Benefits Analyst

EJ•East Jordan, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the administration, analysis, and maintenance of employee benefits programs. Assists in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of benefit plans, policies, and processes by performing a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; and 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS
Strong Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel, with an emphasis on data analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and support decision-making.
High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Supports the administration of benefit programs such as life, health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability insurance, retirement plans, leave of absence, employee assistance programs, and other related offerings.
Responds to internal HR team inquiries and assists in resolving employee benefit questions and issues in a timely and professional manner.
Assists in evaluating benefit programs by collecting and analyzing data related to market competitiveness, utilization, trends, and cost.
Supports annual renewal and open enrollment processes, including data preparation, contribution modeling, employee communication materials, and system updates.
Participates in benefits implementation projects, including testing eligibility files, payroll integrations, and vendor data feeds to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
Maintains benefits-related data within HRIS systems and supports accurate data transfers to vendors, carriers, auditors, and consultants.
Maintains awareness of applicable legal requirements and supports compliance efforts, including reporting and documentation related to benefits programs.
Assists with benchmarking activities and works with external partners to gather data and support plan evaluations.
Supports open enrollment execution by ensuring data accuracy, assisting with audits, and helping coordinate communication and employee education materials.
Assists with retirement plan administration tasks, including data reconciliation and support for employee inquiries.
Prepares benefits materials for onboarding and employee communications to support understanding of available programs.
Analyzes benefits-related data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost control and program improvements.
Assists with compliance activities such as Form 5500 preparation, nondiscrimination testing coordination, and audit support.
Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention and employee involvement in regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees have an understanding of the safety expectations of the organization.
Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.
Other projects and duties as directed by the employee's supervisor.