Benefits Analyst

Allied Universal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Benefits Analyst to support health and welfare benefit programs, including Open Enrollment, pricing audits, and benefits documentation. The role requires advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities, with a focus on accurate billing and cross-department collaboration.

Based in Irvine, CA, the analyst will educate teams on benefits processes, ensure data integrity, and provide excellent service to internal stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field with three years of experience in benefits, human resources, or related business analytics
• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five years of experience in benefits, human resources, or related business analytics
• Minimum of one year of experience in benefits, human resources, or related business analytics
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• High degree of ethics, integrity, and service orientation
• Proactive problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize requests and manage multiple tasks
• Self-motivation with limited supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Independent judgment and discretion

Responsibilities

• Administer and track daily job setup and updates related to employee benefit setup and pricing for group health and welfare plans
• Support Open Enrollment and benefit program setup and configuration
• Perform billing and reconciliation of benefit carriers with advanced Excel and analytics
• Monitor and resolve billing and pricing issues for accurate contributions
• Act as a subject matter expert for complex benefits inquiries and provide customer service
• Educate and train field operators on Allied Universal benefits processes
• Collaborate across departments to report imputed income for Domestic Partner benefits

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Ethics and integrity

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Independent judgment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR or related field

Associate’s degree with 3 years of experience in benefits/HR/analtycs

High School diploma with 5 years experience in benefits/HR/analytics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Benefits Analyst. The Benefits Analyst provides administrative support for Allied Universal’s Health and Welfare Benefit Programs, including the daily and annual implementation of employee benefit programs, pricing audits for loss prevention, special projects related to employee benefits, communications, and providing day-to-day support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and track daily job setup and update requests related to employee benefit setup and pricing for group health and welfare plans
• Support technical setup and configuration of Allied Universal’s benefits programs during annual Open Enrollment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• Perform billing and reconciliation of benefit carriers, requiring advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MATCH, conditional formatting) and strong analytical capabilities to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor and resolve billing and pricing issues to ensure accurate contributions setup for both clients and the company
• Act as a subject matter expert and main point of contact for complex or escalated benefits pricing inquiries while delivering exceptional customer service
• Educate and train field operators on Allied Universal benefits processes and assist in maintaining accurate benefits-related documentation and procedures
• Collaborate across departments to ensure effective communication, including reporting monthly imputed income for Domestic Partner benefits to the Payroll Tax Department

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field of study
• Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field with three (3) years of experience in benefits, human resources, or related business analytics
• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in benefits, human resources, or related business analytics
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in benefits, human resources, or related business analytics
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook), and Internet and website navigation
• High degree of ethics, integrity, and service orientation in all activities and interactions with internal and external individuals
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with above-average attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to support requests from multiple individuals, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure all activities are accomplished within established deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to perform job duties with limited instruction, supervision, and/or discernment
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills required with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization
• Able to use good independent judgment and discretion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Certifications in Business Administration, Benefits, and/or Microsoft Excel

BENEFITS:

• $20-$28 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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