Senior Benefits Analyst - LHH : Job Details

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in Overland Park, KS, and assisting them search for a new Senior Benefits Analyst to join their Total Rewards team. This Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting the Benefits Manager in the administration, implementation, and communication of the U.S. and Canadian employee health & welfare and retirement programs. This role is hybrid (working on-site in Overland Park Monday's – Thursday's, and working from home on Friday's). This is a highly collaborative HR team with strong leadership, with exciting work projects as the organization builds and evolves. Canadian benefits experience is very important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Administer the company's U.S. and Canadian benefit plans and programs in accordance with plan documents, insurance contracts, vendor agreements, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
• Assist with Annual Enrollment process to include coordination with TPA, vendors, and development of written communications (letters, e-mails, presentations).
• Interpret benefit and retirement plans and policies to facilitate administration, respond to questions, and interface with vendors and employees independently to solve complex problems.
• Administer the company's disability plans. Reviews disability status reports and partners with Payroll and HRIS to ensure payments are timely and statuses are updated accordingly.
• Vendor management –maintains effective relationship with vendors.
• Assist with ensuring leave policies are updated and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Update policies as needed.
• Conduct monthly audits and oversee benefit plan billing.
• Complete monthly allocation reports in support of finance initiatives.
• Assist with mandatory federal, state and provincial reports and filings and required communications (e.g., required DOL and ERISA reporting and communications).
• Prepare data/reports for Health & Welfare and DC non-discrimination testing, data transmissions, claims analysis, and special requests.
• Process improvement and documentation – create ways to improve operations and streamline work processes, to the extent possible.
• Collaborate with HR Managers, Payroll, and HRIS in the administration of benefits data.
• Counsel management and staff regarding FMLA, federal law, policies, and procedures.
• Provide data analysis and support for union negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience administering health/welfare, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Knowledge of US federal and state benefits regulations and legislation (e.g., PPACA, ERISA, IRC, DOL, FMLA, ADAA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Knowledge of technical aspects of US benefits administration (e.g., discrimination testing and government reporting obligations).
• Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial benefits regulations and legislation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of Canadian benefits administration (e.g., federal government and provincial reporting obligations).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly adaptable to changing business conditions.