Benefits Data Analyst – US Health & Retirement

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support the Total Rewards team with a focus on US Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Retirement Plans. You will collaborate with HR, Legal, Payroll and vendors to ensure accurate administration and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of US health/retirement benefits experience, strong analytical and Excel skills, and working knowledge of HRIS platforms such as PeopleSoft or UKG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, HR or related field required.
• 3+ years related experience with US Health, Insurance and Retirement Plans.
• Outstanding analytical skills, comfortable working with large amounts of data and communicating data findings.
• Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of HRIS and Payroll platforms; PeopleSoft and UKG experience is preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of US benefit plan design and cost drivers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establishing strong working relationships.
• Ability to listen and use critical thinking to assess business needs and identify potential solutions.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to interpret applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance for all US programs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the US benefits team to interact regularly with vendors, including plan administrators, auditors, actuaries, trustees, financial education provider, and any other vendor which may be required.
• Perform periodic audits to ensure third-party calculations are accurate.
• Assist with benefit plan escalations from HR and team members.
• Interact with HR representatives from all US locations to support benefits activities.
• Leverage analytical capability to identify trends, vendor billing concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform periodic reviews of employee data to ensure accuracy.
• Test and monitor third party systems, making recommendations for appropriate changes and enhancements.
• Be able to realize and then elevate high priority issues to management in a timely manner.
• Participate in a variety of special projects within other Total Rewards areas including Compensation, Mobility and HRIS as needed.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

US benefits

Vendor management

HRIS

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

UKG

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support the Total Rewards team with a focus on US Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Retirement Plans. You will collaborate with HR, Legal, Payroll and vendors to ensure accurate administration and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of US health/retirement benefits experience, strong analytical and Excel skills, and working knowledge of HRIS platforms such as PeopleSoft or UKG.