Benefits Analyst - Open to Remote

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company's employee benefits programs to ensure accuracy of eligibility, enrollment, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for all health and welfare benefit plan questions and inquiries.
• Respond to inquiries regarding eligibility, coverage, claims, and billing in a timely and professional manner.
• Serve as a liaison between the company and the insurance carriers/vendors to resolve claims issues.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of benefits enrollments through audits of system data, review of data file feedback reports.
• Ensuring COBRA eligibility notices and enrollments are completed by the third-party vendor for compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date benefits information on plan documentation, FAQs, and forms in folders and intranet site.
• Assist with annual open enrollment initiatives, including communications, processes, and process documents.
• Assist employees with access to benefit systems, including password resets.
• Prepare analysis and census data for benefits reporting using Excel.
• Analyze data and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of benefit programs.
• Maintain knowledge of current benefit laws and regulation (e.g., COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, etc.) and ensure compliance of plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in benefits administration with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field; or advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience. Experience with benefits systems and Excel. Experience with Sharepoint a plus.

Skills

• Good understanding of benefit plans, systems, and data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exercises judgement and determine appropriate actions.
• Strong organization.
• Familiar with Cobra, HIPAA, and other regulations.

Working Conditions

Works in a professional office or work from home environment. Routinely uses computer and attends virtual meetings. Will have access to sensitive and confidential information and will exercise discretion when dealing with this type of data. Will work with deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously. At times, will have a large volume of emails to review and respond to. Works independently with general supervision.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time

Operate a computer and input data.

Use of standard office equipment

Attend virtual meetings.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.