Benefits Analyst

Job Title

Senior Business Solutions Manager, Team Lead at Ultimate Staffing

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Orange County, CA

Contract

Entry level

Human Resources

This role ensures that all benefits plans, including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plans, are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with legal requirements. The Benefits Analyst will work closely with other departments to support the overall well-being of the employees by communicating and educating employees so they understand the value of the benefits being offered.

• Monitor and evaluate all benefit programs to ensure they are operating effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Facilitate the administration of company benefits programs.
• Manage, track and monitor Leave of Absences.
• Develop and execute wellness initiatives and strategy.
• Provide comprehensive support to employees regarding benefits plans, claims and eligibility inquiries.
• Develop and deliver benefit-related communication materials, including handbooks, brochures, paper and online resources.
• Conduct frequent educations sessions and surveys to assess and address the importance of the benefits being offered.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of Benefit data in the HRIS system.
• Utilize Zen Desk software to efficiently process tickets, addressing employee inquiries, technical issues, and escalation requests in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all reporting and compliance with all benefits related matters, such as ACA, 5500 and discrimination testing, including 401(k).
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding employee benefits to ensure benefits policy is compliant with the set laws and regulations.
• Manage open enrollment process.
• Perform audits of benefits-related data.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of experience, Associate with 7 years of experience.
• Five or more years' experience in HR and/or benefits administration.
• Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product - a full implementation is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and/or related software.
• Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, or as a team member.
• Performs job under general supervision and work with specialized or technical positions requiring specialist training, experience or knowledge.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.