Sr. Benefits Analyst

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Coral Gables, FLtime type:
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** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Researches and resolves benefit related issues and recommends solutions or alternate methods to ensure effective benefit operations.
* Conducts research on benefit programs including costing and utilization.
* Administers benefit plans such as 401k retirement plan and deferred compensation.
* Prepares reporting related to benefit plans, including 5500s, Summary Annual Reports, and support of the annual audit process.
* Researches and analyzes health and welfare benefit alternatives and recommends improvements in value cost proposition, accounting for competitive positioning, vendor qualification, and ROI.
* Identifies opportunities for operational improvements and works with various multi-functional project teams to implement identified changes.
* Assists with the review and design of benefit plans to determine optimal value for Team Members and the company.
* Analyzes benefits competitiveness compared with various benchmarks. Provides customer support for benefit programs through direct employee contact, and interfacing with external vendors and internal resources related to benefits.
* Responds to ongoing and ad hoc management information reporting needs in support of Benefits; ensures availability and accuracy of needed information while obtaining through most efficient means.
* Supports development, documentation, and ongoing modification of benefit budgets through analysis and direct contact with customers, external benefit vendors and consultants.
* Assists with development of benefit communication materials in coordination with internal and external resources to support promotion of benefits value.
* Researches benefit legal and regulatory compliance issues and recommends optional action plans to ensure plan compliance.
* Performs ad hoc project work as directed.
* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
** Certification and Licensing:
** Not Applicable
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* Experience:

** Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
*** Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others
* Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
* Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
* Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
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** Job Status:
** Full time
** Employee Type:
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