TSAM - Benefits and Retirement Analyst
About The Position
The Benefits and Retirement Analyst is a professional-level human resources role responsible for administering and advising employees and management on benefit policies, programs, and procedures. The position ensures that benefit programs are implemented in accordance with company policies and procedures and are evaluated to meet organizational needs and remain competitive. The role administers employee benefits, maintains related records, analyzes benefits data and utilization, supports renewals and provider selection, and advises employees on eligibility and plan provisions. It also assists with leave coordination and regulatory compliance, and prepares employee benefits communications. The position is based in Grove City, Ohio, with standard business hours and occasional travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated benefits administration experience.
- Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing requirements, and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers’ compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and Department of Labor requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated experience in data analytics.
- General working knowledge of HR disciplines including HRIS, recruiting, compensation, learning, talent, and time tracking.
- Ability and willingness to travel on occasion; the posting lists travel of up to 25% and also specifies 5–10% in the qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience administering benefits in a self-insured plan.
- Prior experience with benefit plan implementations and open enrollment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate administration of employee benefits programs, including medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, 401(k), and other benefits.
- Ensure benefit programs are administered in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Evaluate benefit services, coverage, and options to assess whether programs meet organizational needs.
- Analyze the organization’s existing benefits policies and practices at similar organizations to establish competitive programs.
- Perform benefits administration and maintain related records.
- Verify, audit, and prepare calculations for monthly group insurance premium statements and submit them to Finance for payment.
- Resolve administrative issues with carrier representatives as needed.
- Analyze and combine data to provide information on benefits and group insurance programs and utilization.
- Ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA provisions.
- Assist the Director of Human Resources in gathering statistics and information for health, life, and retirement plan renewals.
- Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
- Assist with coordinating FMLA, ADA, and leaves of absence to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Recommend benefits plan changes to management and potentially assist with carrier selection.
- Assist in preparing and distributing benefits booklets and other employee benefits communications.
- Consult with and advise employees on benefits eligibility, provisions, and related matters.
- Oversee the annual employee census used to review and select insurance and benefit providers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
