Benefits Analyst

Explorer Insurance; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Analyst to enhance employee benefit programs and optimize offerings. This role involves collaborating with HR leadership and external vendors to ensure compliance and improve employee satisfaction. You will manage benefit enrollments, conduct audits, and provide insightful analysis on benefits solutions. Join a company that values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package, including generous medical, dental, and vision plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401K retirement plans with company match

Bonus potential

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

100% support for continued learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or analysis required.
• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Administers benefit enrollment and resolves related issues.
• Coordinates with vendors and maintains compliance with regulations.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

Job description

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible.

Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better every day! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for planning, administering, reporting and enhancing the employee benefit programs. This role serves as an advisor to HR leadership and partners closely with external vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize and enhance benefit offerings to attract and retain employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs benefit enrollment administration and audits.
• Resolves benefit related issues and responds to queries and requests.
• Collaborates with payroll and ensures that payroll deductions are processed accurately.
• Maintains and creates records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state and provider regulations.
• Reconciles and pays benefit premiums. Serves as Coupa administrator for benefits billing.
• Completes annual regulatory filings and nondiscrimination testing for applicable plans.
• Ensures all plan documents are current and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates daily benefits processing, handles enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims.

Plans and administers benefits communication.

• Administers annual benefit open enrollment, including marketing and scheduling of educational meetings.
• Provides benefit information to Team Members and management to increase their understanding of coverage provided by ICW.
• Schedules and facilitates the benefit education programs. May prepare PowerPoint presentations, facilitate information sessions, and facilitate meetings as needed.
• Engages with Team Members, and ensures consistent, clear, and friendly communication and a positive customer experience is provided.
• Serves as point of contact for benefits vendors. Coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.

Provides analysis, design and recommendations of forward-thinking benefits solutions.

• Evaluates existing benefits programs and benchmarks against industry standards.
• Conducts research on new or improved benefits offerings.
• Recommends and implements new benefits programs.
• Stays current on relevant legislation and industry trends.
• Prepares reports and presentations for varying required and requested audiences and or governing groups.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field required. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in benefits administration or analysis related experience required.
• Experience with Workday preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional in Human Resource (PHR) benefits related certification such as Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information to Team Members and leaders on a group or one-on-one basis and to organize information in a presentation.
• Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as in program / project support.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must possess intermediate data entry skills with the ability to learn enterprise and department specific applications.
• Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills with particular attention to detail required.
• Strong organization skills required. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment - no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.

We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opportunity.

COMPENSATION

The current range for this position is $78,678.61 - $132,686.15. This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work.

WHY JOIN ICW GROUP?

• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference.
• You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging.
• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match.
• Bonus potential for all positions.
• Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year).
• 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Want to continue learning? We'll support you 100%.

ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex / gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.