Benefits Senior Analyst

Lockton•Dallas, TX

42d

About The Position

The HRO Benefits Sr. Analyst works closely with the benefits consulting teams who help place employee benefit plans for our clients. We handle administration of these benefit plans including systems interactions, employee interactions and working closely with our clients to be sure their benefit plan administration runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of various benefits plans for various clients.
Answers questions and provides information and general assistance regarding benefits and related HR programs, plans, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in a timely manner.
Coordinates and corresponds with various contacts, such as benefit carriers, employees and HR department.
Manages the maintenance and storage of employee benefit records, accurate employee data entry in HRIS/Ben Admin system and appropriate administration of benefits enrollment and other transactions.
Works closely with the benefits consulting team to assist with the overview of communications on plans and policies, as required to employees and HR.
Supports the development of policies related to health and welfare benefits.
Provides research, reporting and analytical support as required.
Assists with the implementation of new benefit plans.
Processes and audits vendor bills and prepares for payment.
Coordinates annual open enrollment activities: provides task list and due dates; works within HRIS to update and confirm rates and rules; oversees preparation and assembly of materials; supervises the input, audit, company notification, and employee confirmation of changes; and makes sure all new data goes over to vendors appropriately.
Recommends solutions to improve services, implement processes, and partner with HRIS, Audit and Payroll to support best practices.
Resolves benefit and claims issues.
Attends and participates in client and HRO team meetings.
Attends workshops and internal training to stay informed of new trends and innovations in the field of benefits administration.