Benefits Analyst

This position would be an excellent opportunity for someone who currently specializes in Health & Welfare benefits and is looking to broaden their experience across a wider range of benefit programs. The role will provide exposure to retirement plan administration and leave of absence management, while also playing a key role in supporting the integration and ongoing benefits administration of a newly acquired company.

This position offers the opportunity to develop a well-rounded benefits background while supporting key organizational initiatives and employee needs.

The Benefits Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of all U.S. and Canadian benefit programs including but not limit to medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement. Related duties include auditing and reconciling invoices and data files, managing leave administration, and supporting annual compliance and audit requirements. This role will require interacting with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization including current and former employees, finance and accounting, human resource managers, and payroll.

To be successful, the Benefits Analyst will need to be an excellent problem solver, critical thinker, researcher, and possess excellent analytical and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of benefit plan design, experience with benefits administration systems, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

This position is located in Alpharetta, GA, and requires on-site daily attendance.

• Manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs.
• Coordinate with external benefit vendors, such as insurance carriers and retirement plan administrators, to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits-related transactions.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of benefit plans to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA and ADA.
• Assist our Benefits Administrators with benefit enrollments, changes, and inquiries to resolve benefit-related issues.
• Analyze and evaluate existing benefit programs, as well as industry trends and benchmarks, to identify opportunities for improvement, optimization, and the integration of benefit programs across a growing organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Legal, to implement changes to benefit programs and resolve complex issues.
• Audit and process payment of vendor invoices related to such things as medical claims, flexible spending accounts and disability coverages.
• Calculate & facilitate processing of weekly STD payments.
• Administer four 401(k) plans as well two Canadian retirement plans.
• Monitor and reconcile vendor error reports.
• Assist with planning and implementing the annual open enrollment process.
• Responsible for the documentation, tracking, and maintenance of administration procedures and processes.
• Process and fund 401(k) contributions.
• Respond to benefit inquiries from employees and HR Managers.
• Partner with team members to build and document workflows and procedures.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and the associated process documentation.
• Serve as technical benefits expert on plan and program administration.
• Support all activities related to annual compliance requirements including but not limited to non discrimination testing, Form 5500’s, and ACA reporting.
• Investigate operational and data issues and ensure prompt and accurate resolution.
• Analyze and improve existing administrative processes and procedures.
• Resolve escalated benefit issues by reviewing and interpreting related benefit…