Benefits Analyst II

We are hiring for a Benefits Analyst in Latrobe PA
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\nUnder minimal supervision, administers Active Employee Health and Welfare benefit programs and internal programs.\nManages complex plans and vendors. Creates communication project plan annually. Leads Benefits communications project plan and develops communications.\nParticipate and complete Benefit Surveys annually.\nAdministers Wellness initiatives.\nProvide various forms of assistance directly to employees in understanding and utilizing assigned benefit programs. (i.e. NH Orientation, OE meetings) Oversees the processing of administrative and claim invoices and maintaining financial records.\nWorks directly with Benefits Manager on ensuring compliance reporting is completed (ACA; SPD, SAR). Manages all compliance related mailings such as 1094c/1095c, SPDs, SARs, SBCs, 5500's, etc.\nSupports Benefits Specialist with enrollment maintenance for employees in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS); maintains benefit-related data in HRIS. Creates and maintains process management in areas assigned.\nParticipates in the configuration and functionality of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for Benefits which includes absence, enrollment, integrations, and reports for active and retirees. Assists Workday Benefits workstream lead - responsible for updates, functionality, and testing.\nAssists with mergers and acquisitions regarding benefits related details.\nAssist with active benefit renewals, communications, and planning meetings.\nReviews Summary Plan Descriptions to ensure administration concurs with Plan Documents.\nParticipates in team cross training to gain further knowledge of benefits programs and compliance with applicable government regulations.\nRecommends new and/or improved employee benefit plans and cost-saving measures.\nPerform all other duties and special projects as assigned.\n\n
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Required for the Benefits Analyst
\n\nHigh School Degree required. Four- year college degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.\n3 to 5 years of Human Resources/Benefits experience with a focus on Health & Welfare plans.\nMust have effective communication skills with employees within an organization.\nMust be technologically adept and able to work with multiple applications.\nStrong Analytical and technical skills, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.\nWorkday Benefits module experience.\nPrevious experience working with union contracts.\nProblem solving skills.\nFlexibility with the ability to work independently and embrace teamwork and adapt to changes in working methods and techniques.\nEffectively manages small projects or sub-teams, including coordination of resources out of one's own area. Knowledge of internal policy and processes and federal/state legislated compliance.\nStrong organizational skills.\n