Sr Analyst, Benefits Planning

Nationwide • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Benefits Analyst at Nationwide plays a crucial role in evaluating and enhancing the company's benefits programs. This position focuses on ensuring the accuracy and relevance of benefits-related information, supporting the Benefits Planning team, and contributing to the effective delivery of benefit programs for a diverse workforce. The role involves project management, communication, and analytical skills to improve benefits planning and administration.

Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in business administration, economics, finance, or human resources.
• Three or more years of demonstrated experience in benefits planning and/or administration that includes experience in administrative, planning, and project management functions.
• General knowledge of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) law, project management concepts and techniques, and benefits theory.
• Ability to analyze a business problem; define relevant issues; coordinate resolving the problem; define alternatives and develop recommendations and solutions; process improvement skills; verbal and written communication; and interaction with all levels of associates including top management, external management, and third-party providers; analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Progress towards industry or benefits related certifications (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze benefits-related information to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Assist in the development and coordination of benefit plan communications, ensuring clear and effective dissemination of information.
• Conduct preliminary and comprehensive research on associate benefit plans, policies, and practices to support informed decision-making.
• Recommend new or improved associate benefit programs and practices for both qualified and non-qualified plans and programs.
• Generate ideas for productivity improvements and assist in documenting processes to enhance efficiency.
• Support financial, budget-related, and business-related studies and projects, providing insights and analysis.
• Retrieve data from internal and external sources and develop, produce, and maintain ad hoc and custom reports to meet benefits planning information needs.
• Analyze information contained in reports and support information project needs.
• Maintain a close relationship with the Benefits Administration function, assisting in research for problem resolution and plan interpretation.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to design and implement benefits plans and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the benefits team.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off (minimum of 18 days per year, pro-rated quarterly)
• Nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree