Senior Health Plan Analyst; Hybrid Position - Reno​/Sparks, Nevada

Senior Health Plan Analyst –

Location:

Sparks, Nevada

Under limited general direction, this role provides expert consultation and information to management by leading and supporting a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, delivery, reporting, analysis, financing, ongoing management, and communication of the Recology benefits program. This role serves as a key liaison with brokers, vendors, and employees.

• Oversees a portfolio of benefits programs, including medical, wellness, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Leads the annual benefits renewal process, including project planning, communication, and implementation of changes.
• Ensures compliance with all contractual agreements, legal requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, etc.) and facilitates timely updates to policies and procedures.
• Oversees the management of benefit vendor and consultant relationships and contracts.
• Manages eligibility feeds for health benefit vendors, ensuring timely and accurate system updates.
• Researches and resolves complex non‑routine problems, including policy and contract issues.
• Oversees governmental reporting related to non‑retirement benefits (e.g., 5500, 1095C, SFHCSO) and coordinates with Payroll and other departments as needed.
• Writes reports and queries, maintains procedural documentation, and analyzes benefits data to inform decision‑making.
• Develops, reviews, and distributes legally required notices and benefit communication materials.
• Continuously assesses and improves processes to streamline and automate workflows.
• Leads or assists with the RFP process for new vendors and benefit programs, including benchmarking and market analysis.
• Analyzes employee utilization data to enhance benefit offerings and recommend cost‑effective program designs.
• Coordinates benefit program rollouts and new vendor implementations, ensuring effective communication and change management.
• Assists in developing benefit program strategies for various employee groups, including union and non‑union populations.
• Designs and organizes employee benefit meetings, fairs, and educational sessions to improve understanding and engagement.
• Collaborates on People projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Provides backup support for Health Program Benefit Specialists and other team members as needed.
• Travel may be required for meetings and/or site visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four plus years of in‑depth conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in health benefit plan operations for plans with over 500+ participants are required.
• Health broker/consultant experience preferred.
• CEBS or GBA certification preferred.
• Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite and the ability to use data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities. Advanced Excel and Word skills.
• HRIS system and query reporting experience (e.g., Hubble, JD Edwards).
• Understands and is able to follow COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA and other benefit‑related laws.
• Strong math skills to determine benefits, payments, and perform analyses of benefit plans.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (speaking, reading & writing) preferred.
• Ability to oversee and direct the workflow of other team members and guide them using own expertise and knowledge.
• Strong communication (oral and written), organization, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to project manage with attention to detail as well as use analytical skills to solve problems.
• Listen to and build customer relationships; increase customer satisfaction and ensure commitments are met.

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