What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Analyst position at U.S. Venture, Inc.?
Position Summary
In support of U.S. Venture's values and strategies, the Benefits Analyst coordinates, administers, and ensures compliance of our health and retirement programs. This role serves as the primary liaison with vendors on eligibility, claims, and billing matters. The Benefits Analyst develops employee communication and education related to benefit programs an recommends plan changes and establishes governance to support the HRIS and HR Operations teams. This individual will also develop reports and analyze data to help understand trends and make data-driven decisions.
This position is located onsite in Appleton, WI.
Job Responsibilities
Required:
Corporate
U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.
U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.
In support of U.S. Venture's values and strategies, the Benefits Analyst coordinates, administers, and ensures compliance of our health and retirement programs. This role serves as the primary liaison with vendors on eligibility, claims, and billing matters. The Benefits Analyst develops employee communication and education related to benefit programs an recommends plan changes and establishes governance to support the HRIS and HR Operations teams. This individual will also develop reports and analyze data to help understand trends and make data-driven decisions.
This position is located onsite in Appleton, WI.
Job Responsibilities
- Administers the Company’s total reward programs such as 401k, medical, dental, disability, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits programs, flexible spending, and health savings accounts including ancillary programs such as vacation and sick time.
- Manages compliance related to total reward programs, including summary plan descriptions, notices, summary annual reports, ACA forms, and other mandated disclosures.
- Coordinates periodic team member educational workshops and prepares supplemental educational material, creating awareness of programs.
- Facilitates new hire benefit communications.
- Updates and maintains total reward content on the Company’s intranet site.
- Primary point of contact for total reward-related inquiries from team members.
- Prepares eligibility files and related records for vendors.
- Maintains eligibility tracking for COBRA and retirees.
- Creates and audits vendor reports and prepares analysis to identify trends and requested HR metrics.
- Responsible for the preparation of annual compliance reports including but not limited to non-discrimination testing, 5500 filings, 1094/1095 ACA filings, QNECs, summary annual reports, internal and external audit requirements, plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and approvals.
- Manage service level agreements and performance guarantees at the contract level; hold benefit partners accountable for the agreed upon deliverables and ensure partners are held accountable on a day-to-day basis.
- Manages annual benefits enrollment period, 401(k) audit, 401(k) auto enrollment, and 401(k) and FSA non-discrimination testing.
- Partners with HRIS on workflows and development of new automated processes related to total reward programs.
- Provides ongoing bi-weekly and monthly audits reconciling applicable supporting financial transactions to the Company’s benefit programs and HR data.
- Lives our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
- Finds A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
- Continuously learn and develop self professionally.
- Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Required:
- Fundamental knowledge of human resources concepts, practices and procedures with 2-3 years of related experience
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines
- Proven customer service and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, report writer skills, and prior HRIS experience (Workday is preferred).
- Ability to work independently, in addition to being a positive team player who thrives in a busy work environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel 10%
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Management required; PHR, CBP and/or CEBS preferred
- Advanced knowledge of various benefit plan types (Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, FSA, HRS, Dependent Verification, Pension, 401K, Life, Disability, FMLA, STD, LTD, Military leave, etc.).
Corporate
U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.
U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.