Benefits Analyst - Leave Administrator

Balfour Beatty plc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Benefits Analyst based in Atlanta, GA, who will manage leave administration and collaborate on benefit plans. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in HR benefits analysis. This hybrid role involves both office and home work, aiming to enhance employee understanding of benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in employer-based group health and welfare analysis.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Experience with planning and overseeing wellness plans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle process of LOA (FMLA, STD, PPL, LTD).
• Primary contact for questions about benefits.
• Collaborate and help lead the annual Open Enrollment process.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Balfour Beatty seeks a Benefits Analyst with leave administration experience to join our team. This individual can be based in Dallas, TX, or Atlanta, GA. This is a hybrid role that allows the selected candidate to work from both the office and home (two days in the office, three from home). Extensive LOA experience is required.

The Benefits Analyst will partner with internal and external groups to develop, implement, and coordinate benefit plans, leave management administration, programs, and procedures for all employees. The Benefits Analyst will display exceptional communication skills to ensure that employees and management have a thorough understanding of the leave management process and procedures, health and welfare programs, costs, and eligibility requirements.

Essential Functions

• Benefit - Leave of Absence Management
  • Manage the full cycle process of LOA (FMLA, STD, PPL, LTD). Prepare biweekly payroll report for LOAs. Prepare tracking spreadsheets for all LOA cases. Proactively lead discussions with HR/Managers/Employees to ensure all involved have appropriate information and status regarding each leave case; Assist in premium collections for employees in unpaid status (e.g., Out on Workers’ Comp).
• General Benefit Questions
  • Primary contact for calls and emails with managers and employees for questions about medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.
• Participate in weekly vendor calls to discuss performance and concerns. Assist in troubleshooting issues with vendors; ensure resolution for issues and adjustments needed for employees; assist in auditing data integrity between internal and external systems.
• Annual Processes, such as Open Enrollment
  • Collaborate and help lead the annual Open Enrollment process, provide updates, and create excitement. Monitor data flow between BBI and vendors for quality and consistency.
• Training and Outreach
  • Develop and lead training and outreach efforts to share full benefit offerings, ensuring understanding and utilization.
• Accommodations
  • Assist with medical accommodations and updates related to leave cases and employee return-to-work status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in employer-based group health and welfare analysis, with exposure to multi-site plans and vendor management. Experience supporting multiple business streams is a plus.
• Understanding of HR policies, benefits, and payroll. Strong communication and Excel skills. Ability to handle sensitive information, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and collaborate on HR projects.
• Experience with planning and overseeing company wellness plans is preferred.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is a leading provider of general contracting, construction management, and design-build services nationwide. We build structures and infrastructure that impact communities. Our passion for innovation, safety, and excellence drives us to find better ways to serve our clients. We are committed to safety through our Zero Harm initiative.

Ranked among the largest contractors by ENR, our US operations are a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty plc, based in London.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

For accommodations during the employment process, contact Human Resources.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination.