Benefits Analyst

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$70,033.00 - $80,496.00 - $95,201.00

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center, providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for Employee Benefits Analyst.

• Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

• Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Hybrid opportunity with 3 days per week onsite at 280 Chestnut Street, Springfield MA

• Bachelors Degree

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• 403(b) retirement company match & annual company contribution based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Education assistance-reimbursement for qualified education expenses up to the IRS max
• Internal training programs which allow for growth opportunities

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.

We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

Under the direction of the Manager of Employee Benefits, this role assists with the administration of benefit programs with a focus on health and welfare plans. Assures compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include explaining benefits and assisting in the business development and planning of the benefits program. Compiles analyses, reports on employee data, and plans financials for strategic benefits planning and evaluation.

Provides benefit plan interpretation, guidance, and counsel to employees, HR colleagues, HRIS representatives, and managers. Presents information to inform and educate management and employees.

1) Oversees the administration of the health and welfare plans by working with vendors, plan consultants, Benefits Team and the Health Plan Administration Committee. Manages health and welfare plan data errors and inquiries through vendor portal. Handles bi-weekly payroll reporting, integration file issues and routine administrative tasks.

2) Analyzes benefit plan coverage for health, dental, vision, life, voluntary benefits, retirement and other insurance coverages.

3) Assists in the planning and coordination of benefit delivery on a System-wide basis. Knowledgeable about current benefit trends and legislative requirements and how they apply.

4) Assists in the development of recommendations for policy changes or new programs. Assists with improving existing programs and implementing new programs.

5) Counsels employees and managers regarding benefits plans and presents material to various internal groups.

6) Creates communication materials including presentation slide decks, Benefits guides, internal email messages, open enrollment-specific materials, flyers, etc. Manages employee communications prepared by vendors.

7) Assists the HRIS and I&T Teams with Workday system audits, system testing, and vendor integration file feeds. Manages coordination between Baystate internal stakeholders and vendors when updates are needed,

8) Works with HR Service Center and Benefits & Wellness Specialist on complex employee benefit issues and helps streamline processes and communication across teams.

9) Responds to Benefit Survey requests for Baystate and works with consultants on comparative benchmarking analysis of benefit programs against industry peers.

10) Serves as primary Baystate contact for vendors and lead on team projects, such as annual open enrollment.

11) Provides…