Benefits Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Eligibility Files (20%)

• Work closely with external vendors and internal IT to maintain eligibility file transfers, identifying issues and resolutions for active and COBRA populations.
• Read and interpret vendor file specifications, collaborating with IT to validate and maintain data file integrity for 40+ vendors.
• Manage retiree population eligibility files (inbound and outbound) for Medicare exchange; provide guidance to Benefit Coordinator on retiree data.
• Coordinate with vendors on new account structures and translate values into internal account structures for integrations.
• Assist Sr. Analyst with 401k eligibility validation.
  

2. Reporting (20%)

• Build and maintain ad hoc reports as per internal customer requirements, including census data and absence reporting.
• Conduct data audits for employee fields to ensure data integrity.
• Lead W2, Highly Compensated Employee (HCE), and Health Savings Account (HSA) benefit reporting requirements for year-end payroll processing.
  

3. System Configuration & Enrollment Data Management (55%)

• Test and maintain new and existing benefit plan configurations, qualifying life events, and act as project lead for annual open enrollment. Provide approvals for all migrations to production.
• Lead Oracle quarterly patch testing, conduct audits, and validate employee elections, integrations, and life events.
• Act as project lead for Absence/Time Off projects, implementing plan changes due to compliance and brand requests; partner with IT, Total Rewards, Payroll, and HR Administration teams to test, validate, and approve for production.
• Serve as liaison between Total Rewards and IT, identifying configuration and integration needs.
  

4. Process, Procedures & Compliance (5%)

• Create and maintain process and procedure documentation for benefits, absence/time off, and retiree benefits.
• Ensure administration of programs in compliance with policies and regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, DOL, ACA, etc.).

Interested professionals should mail their CV to karis.paul@in.experis.com