Hello! My client, is currently looking for a Full time temp Benefits Analyst at this time! This role will be hybrid in our NYC office location, with a schedule of 40 hours a week : Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm EST.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Temporary Benefits Analyst will have main responsibility for supporting the administration and communication of benefit programs, as well as interpreting and maintaining policies and procedures. The Analyst will be responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. This individual will ensure effective administration of all health & welfare processes with third party administrators, HR Shared Services, and vendors. They will effectively build partnerships with benefits vendors and support vendor management processes.

The Analyst will monitor, analyze and recommend compliance actions for new and evolving benefits legislation. In addition, they will work closely with internal and external partners to lead compliance and mitigate risk, counsel Employee Services on benefits-related employee issues, and handle escalated employee concerns.

Location: This position is a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-person at our Corporate Headquarters and 2 days working from home.

Duration: Temp assignment is April 1st - December 31st estimated at 40 hours per week

Benefits Implementation and Administration:

(Benefits Administration & Processes)

• Supports Benefits Manager with administration of overall US Benefits programs
• Compiles and generates various benefits information reports to conduct analysis and evaluation of benefit programs for continued enhancement and improvement
• Analyzes available data to evaluate benefits program metrics
• Supports implementation of approved new plans and changes
• Maintains all benefit related processes with a continuous improvement approach
• Partners closely with HRIS administration team in completing benefits administrative tasks ensuring proper processes are in place and are administered accurately
• Partners closely with Employee Services team in performing tier 1 and tier 2 level tasks ensuring proper processes are in place and are administered accurately
• Works with Internal Communications and vendors to prepare announcement material, booklets, and other media for communicating new plans to employees
• Revises and reissues all communications material on benefits as needed
• Leads global wellness campaign initiatives and communications
• Supports other benefits projects (as needed), at the discretion of the Total Rewards leadership team

Benefits Compliance :

• Maintains and updates employee benefit materials to ensure accurate and effective communication of benefit programs
• Updates policy and procedural documents and forms and ensures compliant distribution processes are met
• Responsible for data necessary to complete government compliance activities and testing processes, as required including but not limited to SOX Testing, SAR’s (401K, Pension & Health Plans), 5500’s, COBRA compliance, and Non-Discrimination Testing
• Assures processes and procedures are in place to gather and maintain consistent and accurate benefit related data

Plan Audits and Invoice Reconciliation:

• Coordinates the auditing of benefit plan invoices and program membership/enrollment as well as reports to ensure accurate employee levels and benefit cost liability
• Ensures frequent auditing of systems and vendor access is performed to certify the appropriate access is in place
• Oversees accurate and timely payments of benefit plan invoices as well as serves as a back up to Total Rewards Administrator
• Monitor and train as needed the Total Rewards Administrator on invoice and Coupa processes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience with benefits administration
• Ability to interact with employees across all levels and functions within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to questions properly to ensure they are understood and tailored to the individual (knowing what drives them, how messages will be received, etc.).
• Ability to effectively lead prioritization of workload and meet deadlines
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to deliver information in a concise manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but also enjoy working as part of a team
• Proactive and innovative individual who demonstrates good judgment
• Maintains calm in fast-paced environment
• A client-centric attitude and ability to think differently to evolve status quo
• High level of professionalism with ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Highly computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual
• Experience / exposure to health education and promotion
• Certifications in health promotion field (i.e. – CEBS)