Benefits Analyst

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities.

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

This position manages the administration of all aspects of employee benefit plans including health and welfare and wellbeing programs, specializing in disability and leave administration. Supports the North American Benefits team on all benefits-related communications across the region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Company’s leave of absence and disability benefit plans and programs as well as building and maintaining associated strategic relationship with benefit vendors.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for leave of absence, disability, and health and welfare escalations from HR Service Center/other HR functions.
• Administer health and welfare (including COBRA), benefit plans.
• Collaborate closely with other units of HR to keep employees informed of benefit policies and procedures, ensure benefit plans are aligned with other components of the rewards package.
• Responsible for drafting and delivery of benefit communications across North America.
• Reconcile and process the billing and intracompany chargebacks for the company’s Health, Welfare and Retirement plans.
• Support the open enrollment activities, including any benefits related system updates and testing.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities:

• 5 years progressive employee benefits experience
• Thorough knowledge of leave of absence policies and requirements
• Demonstrated solid written/verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with employees and managers of all levels
• Experience with development and monitoring wellness programs.
• Demonstrated math and accounting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Solid understanding of SuccessFactors and Benefitfocus preferred
  
  
  

The Company is open to considering candidates in Princeton, NJ. The salary range posted below applies to the Company’s Princeton location.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $73,000- $107,000 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in Princeton, NJ. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).
  
  
  

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
  
  
  

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.