Benefits Analyst

Job Title: Benefits Analyst Duration: 12+ Months Contract Location: 26 Century Blvd STE 500 Nashville, TN 37214 (Hybrid) Hybrid Position - T/W in office. M/Th/F work from home. Additional Manager Notes: -Position is between manager level and benefits administrator level -Requires strong analytical skills, data reconciliation, and data analysis -More technical role -Advanced Excel experience - able to write complex formulas, able to draw conclusions from data, etc -Manager will look at candidates with strong emphasis with Benefits and Retirement experience only. Education, Licenses, Certifications: High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. Experience: Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience in a benefits, compensation, or HR analyst role. Must have advanced excel skills, experience with data reconciliation, troubleshooting, problem solving, and root cause analysis. Experience with HRIS system, data entry/retrieval, and analysis. Job Summary: Conduct data audits in benefits and compensation programs, work root cause analysis, and resolve discrepancies. Must possess strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset. Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy of analysis. Responsible for retirement contribution data reconciliation and issue resolution. Write standard operating procedures /work instructions for tasks as assigned. Resolves benefits related to inquiries or issues for plan participants at various levels of complexity. Supports and has in depth knowledge in the administration of employee benefits programs which may include health, disability, welfare, mobility, and retirement plans; maintains compliance with plan design and government legislation. Contributes to organizational compliance with internal and external requirements. Key Responsibilities: Audit data, conduct analysis, and resolve issues. Guides plan participants on benefits processes, investigates issues, and provides problem resolution. Responds timely to inquiries requiring interpretation of plan documents; provides recommendations to benefit related issues. Generates required internal and external reports for benefit program administration; supports analysis to evaluate benefit plan and strategy effectiveness and to support required legislative filings. Maintains benefit records and prepares documents necessary for implementing benefit coverage. Recommend improvements to administrative processes. Provides superior customer service—respond courteously, accurately and in a timely fashion to benefit questions and requests. Prepare materials for the delivery of training to employees and Line Human Resources. Serves as a contact between the external benefits suppliers, employee groups, and Line Human Resources. Qualifications and Competencies: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Translates plan design, statutory and tax requirements in the communication and delivery of compensation and benefit programs. Manages the execution of Human Resources business processes, seeking efficiency, accuracy, positive business performance outcomes, and operational agility; integrates activities across processes as needed; assures compliance with process and legal requirements; effectively balances process requirements and business leader needs. Collaborate with partners to observe the environment and apply sound judgment informed by knowledge, skills, and experiences to diagnose, identify and optimize opportunities to provide holistic solutions, while balancing the needs of stakeholders, primarily employees, with those of the organization. Discovers, interprets, and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization, and problem-solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions. Thanks Nitin (201) 645-2098 Nitin.chandola@infojiniconsulting.com