What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Analyst position at Traditions Health LLC?
The Benefits Analyst, as a part of the Total Rewards team, is responsible for the implementation and administration of Traditions’ benefit programs. Job Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field Experience: 2 – 4 years of benefits experience; Workday experience required; Healthcare experience preferred Certifications: Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) a plus Knowledge and Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all employee levels and third-party vendors Subject matter expert in benefits compliance including but not limited to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA and CMS Intermediate knowledge of FMLA and ADA regulations Intermediate Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Excellent customer service skills High attention to detail Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to work under pressure with multiple competing deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent organizational skills Excellent prioritization and time management skills Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a routine office environment. Works in a variety of settings and office environments, promoting functioning and coordination with all agency activities to ensure the highest level of professional care. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Physical and Mental Effort: Work requires sitting for long periods, bending, and stretching for files and office supplies. May occasionally require lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Essential Functions: Implements and administers benefits policies and programs that are compliant, market competitive, and aligned with Company strategy Assists with the design of all benefit programs and owns all benefit plan analyses Partners with the broker to research and evaluate third party benefits vendors and providers Partners with the broker to fulfill all annual compliance reporting requirements Manages the annual open enrollment process including but not limited to leading information sessions, partnering with the third-party HRIS provider to configure Workday, reviews dependent verifications, ensures accurate information is transmitted to providers and provides excellent customer service to employees Completes annual ACA reporting with ADP Health Compliance Administers PTO and Company Holiday policies Partners with the Leave administrator to ensure appropriate benefit continuation and communication for employees on leave Mediates between benefits providers and employees; assists in handling employees' benefits-related questions Prepares and distributes all Benefits related communications May assist with leave administration as needed Other ad hoc duties and analyses, as assigned Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic. Traditions Health is a rapidly growing, innovative provider in home health care and hospice. It is our mission to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity. We believe that our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Patient Satisfaction, Team Attitude, Compliance, Professionalism, and Commitment are the foundation of our success.
