Sr. Benefits Analyst
Employment Type : Full-Time
Position Summary: Responsible for providing program support, budgetary and analytical assistance for the City’s self-funded Health, Wellness, Retirement and ancillary benefits.
Target Hiring Range - $56,514 - $74,859 (depending on qualifications)Essential Job Functions:Budgetary & Audit Support- In conjunction with the Benefits Manager and Budget Team, serve as primary analyst for budgetary expenses, trends and forecasting for employee and retiree benefits.
- Administer vendor billing and participant reconciliations.
- Conduct cyclical audits and report missed opportunities for recurring processes.
Health, Wellness & Retirement- Conduct employee benefit and retirement sessions and related follow-up to Plan participants.
- Assist with annual benefits open enrollment, new hire and life event administration.
- Administer other Post-Employment Benefits
- Partner with external vendors via phone, e-mail and service portals.
- Provide systems administration, data entry and reporting in support of Benefit functions.
- Assist with strategic initiatives, reporting, metrics and other analysis as directed.
Minimum Education & Work Experience : ? Associates Degree or equivalent college coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. ? 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in employee and/or retirement benefits Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & Skills:Education/ Experience:- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
- 5+ years of direct experience in benefit administration and/or budget analysis.
- Experience in a self-funded benefits environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Advanced knowledge of business analytics tools, specifically MS Excel or related databases.
- Consistent attention to detail and ability to proactively seek opportunities for process improvements
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make organizational recommendations and guide actionable outcomes tied to metrics, trends and problem identification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy
- Strong project management and organizational skills, effectively managing multiple projects on target and as directed
- Intermediate to Advanced-level skill with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to present information in an organized, logical manner and ensure execution as expected for all core functions
- Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills
- Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment
Licenses & Certifications: ? Valid Class C Texas driver's license Physical Tasks & Working Conditions: The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Competencies: Models Organizational Values Customer Focus Communication Adaptability/Flexibility Results Focus/Project Management