Analyst, Benefits

smucker; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Smucker is seeking an Analyst, Health & Welfare Plans Administration in Orrville, OH. You will receive training and hands-on experience with internal HR systems and external vendor platforms to administer health and welfare benefits.

In this role you will support day-to-day Total Rewards operations, update records in Workday, and process benefit events, ensuring compliance with plan rules and regulations while partnering with vendors for timely, accurate communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, analytics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply laws governing health and welfare benefits.
• Update employee, retiree, dependent, and beneficiary data in Workday.
• Process benefit events and elections in Workday per plan rules.
• Monitor system integrations and resolve issues with HRIS teams.
• Prepare participant communications and required notices.
• Handle daily admin tasks and respond to inquiries from the HR Home Center.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Health & Welfare Plans Administration

Receive training and hands-on experience learning internal HR systems and external vendor platforms, including data integrations and file transfers used to administer the Company's health and welfare benefits. Build foundational knowledge of benefit programs, applicable laws and regulations, and operational best practices while supporting the day-to-day delivery of Total Rewards programs.

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% in office expectation

In this role you will:

• Learning and applying the laws and regulations that govern health and welfare benefits
• Reviewing and updating employee, retiree, dependent, and beneficiary data in Workday and third-party administration systems
• Reviewing, analyzing, and processing benefit events and benefit elections in Workday, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations, in accordance with plan rules and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring system integrations to ensure successful and accurate processing; partnering with HRIS or senior team members to research and resolve issues as needed
• Identifying and troubleshooting system or process errors, escalating more complex or specialized issues to senior team members
• Partnering with HR Communications and internal/external vendors to prepare and distribute participant communications and required legal notices
• Completing daily administrative activities such as monitoring HR Shared Services mail, check processing, submitting life insurance claims, and generating or mailing retiree correspondence

The Analyst also responds to inquiries and issues escalated from the HR HOME Contact Center and external vendors, including:

• Triaging participant cases assigned to the Total Rewards Operations team
• Researching and resolving benefit-related inquiries in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws
• Delivering responsive and professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including handling sensitive or complex situations with care and professionalism

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required (Human Resources, Business, Analytics, or related field)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with Excel for basic data review, formulas, or reporting

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):

• Experience with Workday or other HR/Benefits systems
• Experience working within an HR function or benefits function

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.