Benefits Analyst I

Mindlance; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a Benefits Analyst I to support clients' defined benefit plans. The role involves plan administration tasks, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and basic Microsoft skills. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, though relevant experience will be considered. This position is located in Philadelphia with a temp-to-hire duration of 6 months and offers an hourly rate of $19/hr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school education acceptable with experience.
• Must have basic Microsoft skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan administration tasks for clients' defined benefit plans.
• Work cooperatively with team members for unified service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with plan documents and regulations.

Skills

Basic Microsoft skills

Solid mathematical and analytical skills

Strong technical and client service skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or some college experience

High school education with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Job Title : Benefits Analyst I

Job Location : 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19102

Duration : 6 Months [Temp-to-Hire]

Hourly Rate : $19/hr. on W2

Shift : Mon - Fri between 8.30AM – 5.30PM

Description

Our Retirement team provides expertise in retirement and investment consulting to support organizations worldwide in designing, managing, administering and communicating all types of retirement plans. In the Benefits Analyst role you will perform recurring plan administration services and work assignments for clients' defined benefit plans under the supervision of senior analysts and will assist with project work and other ad hoc client support services as requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform with guidance from other team members, routine and recurring plan administration tasks for clients' defined benefit plans (e.g., benefit calculations, annual data updates, assist with preparation of benefit statements)
• Work cooperatively with other team members to complete tasks and to ensure unified delivery of services
• Gain a thorough understanding of the plan design (e.g., benefit formulas, options, eligibility)
• Follow and update documentation materials as directed
• Maintain complete and accurate work papers and audit trails
• Learn and use Professional Excellence tools and concepts to ensure efficient and quality output/service delivery
• Adhere to plan documents and government regulations in administering plans
• Actively participate in team meetings and training activities
• Be accountable to team members for agreements and commitments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree highly preferred, at least some college experience at minimum is recommended. Will consider high school education with several years of relevant experience. Degree in Mathematics or Accounting would make a candidate stand out but not required.
• Must have basic Microsoft skills [Excel, Word, etc.]
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills
• Work experience that demonstrates strong technical, and/or client service and leadership skills
• Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions to exceed the standards of the client
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment
• Ability to prioritize and have good attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
• Less than 1 year experience

Additional Information

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