Early Careers: Benefits Outsourcing Business Analyst 1-Technical- Multiple Locations

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN, Houston, TX, Mt. Laurel, NJ and Pittsburgh, PA

Do you want to help empower employers, employees, and retirees to better navigate the changing world of benefits? Are you looking to provide a tailored, integrated experience that combines benefit consulting expertise with innovative, user-centered technology? Do you want to be part of a team that values collaboration and diversity and invests in your personal and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join WTW as a Business Analyst 1-T, where you will apply your technical knowledge, analytical, and problem-solving skills to provide benefits administration solutions and services to Fortune 500 companies.

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The Business

Create your future. Our Benefits Outsourcing business provides benefits administration and outsourcing solutions to many of the world’s leading organizations. Our purpose is helping millions of people, one at a time, to optimize today’s health and wealth opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Awards & Recognition:

• The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has named WTW a leader on the Global Outsourcing 100 since 2011.
• Everest Research named WTW a Star Performer in the Leaders category in 2014 and has recognized WTW as an industry leader since 2010.
• Fortune magazine ranked WTW number one in the diversified outsourcing industry on its annual World’s Most Admired Companies list in 2015.
• WTW has been listed on Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list since 2012.

Explore an opportunity. As a Business Analyst you will serve a key role by serving as the link between consultants, external clients and our internal team of system developers. You will contribute to the implementation of new services by translating business needs into actionable programming and process steps for developers, practicing the fundamentals of systems analysis, design and testing. You will also consult to clients concerning the implementation of best practices, provide ongoing technical support, and train client teams. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical, analytical, problem solving, leadership, communication and consulting skills. Note that this role will involve some travel to client sites and other WTW offices.

About you. In addition to the specific requirements below, all candidates should display: willingness to work in a fast- paced collaborative team environment that has tight deadlines; ability to learn and evaluate new tools, concepts, and challenges quickly; strong client service focus and flexibility in supporting client requests; strong analytical and problem solving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels; and be available, at times, to work extended hours and able to travel.

The Role

• Understands different system functionalities and dependencies
• Learns and applies WTW best practices, standards, and tools
• Performs system configuration based on the requirements
• Executes test plans for system functionalities using WTW standard tools
• Creates test plans based on requirements and standards by partnering with senior Business Analysts
• Partners with team to perform root cause analysis for issues/cases
• Writes queries using SQL and analyze results to reduce rework
• Follows the System Development Lifecycle.

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, management, human resources management, benefits administration, Health Policy Administration or related area
• Beginner to Intermediate SQL skills
• SQL skills preferred
• Experience with the test plan creation, testing procedures, and test plan execution
• Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, accountability, and ability to deliver multiple projects with quality and excellence
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship
• Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree between May 2023 through May 2024

Compensation:

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $60,000 - 64,000 USD. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off ( Washington State only )
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

Recruiting tips:

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At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/

EOE, including disability/vets

At WTW, we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help you sharpen your strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate your workforce and maximize performance.