Benefits Analyst - Remote - Temporary

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is a temporary position with a possible duration of 12-18 months Job Summary: This job administers employee benefit programs included, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement. Performs system processing including enrollment, event processing, and data audits. Department Position Summary: Supports the day-to-day administration and compliance of Erlanger's health and welfare and retirement programs. Manages benefit enrollment process and events for new hires, qualified life events, and annual enrollment. Ensures benefit programs and administration maintain compliance with Plan documents, policies, and regulations. Identifies and recommends process optimization and opportunities to streamline and enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or related field. High school diploma with an additional four years of benefits administration experience accepted in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• 3 - 5 years of comprehensive experience in benefits administration and processing.
• Sound knowledge of benefit regulations, including but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, IRS, ACA, etc.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting system integrations, reporting and benefit event processing.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to research, interpret, and resolve complex benefits issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with varying levels of individuals within the organization and external vendors.
• High level of integrity with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft software.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefit programs included, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement.
• Performs system processing including enrollment, event processing, and data audits.
• Supports the day-to-day administration and compliance of Erlanger's health and welfare and retirement programs.
• Manages benefit enrollment process and events for new hires, qualified life events, and annual enrollment.
• Ensures benefit programs and administration maintain compliance with Plan documents, policies, and regulations.
• Identifies and recommends process optimization and opportunities to streamline and enhance efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees