Benefits Analyst

Bancroft • Moorestown, NJ

280d

About The Position

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for supporting the administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, manages enrollment processes, and assists with compliance and reporting requirements. The Benefits Coordinator works closely with HR, payroll, and benefits vendors to deliver a seamless benefits experience for employees.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or payroll.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with employees, vendors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and with benefits vendors.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure proper documentation for compliance.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing clear and timely responses.
• Educate employees about benefits options, eligibility requirements, and enrollment processes.
• Assist employees with resolving benefits-related issues, such as claims disputes or coverage questions.
• Support the planning and execution of annual open enrollment, including preparing communications and updating enrollment systems.
• Assist new employees with benefits enrollment during onboarding and ensure they understand available options.
• Distribute benefits materials and facilitate benefits presentations as needed.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and FMLA.
• Assist with the preparation of compliance filings, such as 5500 reports and benefits audits.
• Maintain confidential and accurate benefits records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Support the administration of leave programs, including FMLA, disability, and company-specific leave policies.
• Track and update leave records, ensuring employees receive the correct benefits while on leave.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding leave policies and processes.
• Liaise with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee issues and ensure service quality.
• Review benefits invoices for accuracy and process payments in coordination with payroll and finance teams.
• Assist in benefits plan audits and reconciliation to prevent discrepancies.
• Support wellness initiatives, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and engagement activities related to benefits.
• Promote benefits programs to encourage employee participation and satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree