Benefit Analyst

ICONMA; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Benefits Analyst to join their Total Rewards team in North America. This pivotal role involves supporting the implementation and administration of employee benefits programs while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, respond to employee inquiries, and contribute to the annual open enrollment process. If you're passionate about enhancing employee benefits and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with experience in benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare plans, life and disability insurance.
• Work with vendors and consultants to implement benefits programs.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Duration : months with possible contract to hire

Description :

The Benefits Analyst, North America, will be a key member of the client’s Total Rewards team, ensuring the success of the function.

This position supporting the US and Canada will provide overall support for program implementation, communications, and administration.

The Benefits Analyst will assist in ensuring benefit plans and programs are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

A keen attention to detail, the ability to interpret complex data, and draw conclusions is crucial, as well as having a high level of adaptability and responsiveness.

The individual will have the ability to juggle multiple tasks, handle sensitive information, make sound business decisions, influence business leaders, manage details, and deliver results in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Day-to-day administration of health and welfare plans, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, including but not limited to enrollments, life events, death claims, and troubleshooting data issues.
2. Work with internal and external partners to test and update systems for accuracy of data exchanges.
3. Respond to employees’ inquiries and act as liaison between employees and vendors.
4. Work closely with benefits administration vendors, benefits consultants, insurance vendors, and payroll to implement programs and policies. Act as a subject matter expert on employee benefits for internal customers, vendors, and auditors.
5. Assist in all aspects of the annual open enrollment process. Responsible for benefits billing and reconciliation of benefit accounts.
6. Assist with and complete special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

1. A bachelor’s degree and X years of experience in benefits administration.
2. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities within tight timelines and high client expectations.
3. This individual must have an in-depth understanding of federal and state regulations, filings, and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs, including but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Employment Standards Act.
4. Demonstrated sophisticated problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and modeling skills.
5. In-depth knowledge of Workday Benefits administration.

Call notes : Benefits Experience

Someone who can work on qualifying events.

• Years of experience will vary; candidate may have less or more experience.

Experience with employees, employee benefits, Workday, benefits functionality, Excel, and other MS Office tools.