The Senior Benefits Analyst will collect, compile, and analyze HR data, metrics, and statistics for employee benefits and leave administration. Train new staff and current staff on policies, procedures, and all human resource and benefit systems.

We Offer...

• Specialized paid training & certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Retirement & savings plans options
• Employee assistance program
• Salary Range $70K

What You'll Do...

• Acts as point of contact with vendors & IT team in reporting and resolving issues, ANSI file feeds, etc.
• Prepare and create current benefit reports & census for plan audits, insurance carriers, benefit broker, and management.
• Facilitates implementation of new leave programs, benefits plans, and other related initiatives with benefits broker, vendors, IT and benefits team.
• Prepare announcements materials, gather plan summary documents, update open enrollment materials, benefits video, SharePoint and UKG portal for communication plans for employees.
• Acts as primary participant on development projects to ensure successful and timely completion and accurate representation of health benefits system needs.
• Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Responsible for updating the life events portal as needed with new vendor plans, rates, benefit groups and language.
• Responsible for preparing the end of year Open Enrollment website, working with vendors on rates and communication material to employees and auditing OE after close.
• Leads internal department training sessions to provide updates for annual enrollment, and other HR and benefit system enhancements.
• Documents and implements procedures, audits, and reporting.
• Coordinates organizational training and development efforts.
• Administer ACA monthly entries, yearly audits, and 1095-C form mailings.
• Trains staff in benefit policies and procedures.
• Leads and supports team members with systems, including UKG and Absence Soft.
• Assist benefits administrator with various end of year vendor audits (HSA, Excellus, VSP, Delta, Cobra, Hartford, Aetna) to ensure compliance.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws, involving HR and benefits administration.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Keys to Success...

• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

What You'll Need...

• Bachelor's degree plus 5-7 years benefits related experience or A High School diploma or an associate degree in human resources management plus 10 years benefits related experience.
• Proficient with standard office equipment i.e., computer, phones, scanner, fax, and copier.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, must have Excel, and V-look up experience.
• Advanced HRIS benefit platform experience.
• UKG experience preferred.
• Absence Soft experience preferred.

Our DEI Promise

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.