Benefits Financial Analyst

Dollar General; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Entry Level Human Resources professional full-time in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, to support the development and administration of employee benefit programs. You will oversee financial management, ensure compliance with relevant laws, and assist in vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years' experience in Benefits Administration. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team focused on serving others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Benefits Administration required.
• Proficient in using office technology and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management of benefit programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collect and analyze data on health and welfare trends.
• Assist with vendor management and contract renewals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Dashboard creation

Knowledge of benefit laws

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office technology

Job description

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

General Summary

Support the development, design, and administration of Dollar General’s benefit programs through data and financial management, benchmarking, and compliance to federal and state law compliance. Supports Benefits management on special projects - such as performing ad hoc analysis and presenting results, implementation support and audits.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support financial management of all benefit programs, including timely vendor payments, accrual preparation, variance analysis and presentation of findings, and forecast development in partnership with actuary, consultants, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance of employee benefit plans and processes with federal and state regulations, including reporting and disclosures, all aspects of PPACA, health plan appeal development and presentation to the BAC, and compliance research.
• Leveraging data warehouse and component data sources, collects, and analyzes data to monitor health and welfare trends; identify, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions in partnership with manager.
• Manage administration of the Better Life Wellness and Tobacco-Free Incentive programs.
• Support benefits team with employee escalation requests and department priorities such as open enrollment, new vendor implementation, survey participation, etc.
• Assist with vendor management, such as scorecard completion, performance guarantee tracking, contract renewals, and vendor recordkeeping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of basic accounting, financial management, reconciliation, and budget processing.
• Analytical skills sufficient to conduct thorough research, determine relevance of data and interpret meaning of data to draw a logical conclusion.
• Ability to create dashboards and metrics.
• Knowledge of benefit related laws and regulations, including PPACA, state disability insurance laws, HIPAA, and COBRA.
• Ability to seek information from various sources and initiate projects.
• Demonstrates maturity in communicating with all levels of employees in a fast-paced environment with the ability to maintain confidentiality of all employee data and highly sensitive material.
• Proficiency using office technology (Outlook, Microsoft Word, etc.) and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills including a willingness to consistently provide responsive service, the ability to react appropriately under pressure, the ability to apply good judgment in ambiguous situations and demonstrated flexibility/adaptability.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to balance multiple, diverse projects in a fast-paced environment; producing quality, detail-oriented, accurate results in short timeframes.
• Enthusiastic and motivated, ability to effectively work as an individual contributor and in collaboration with others.

Qualifications

Work Experience &/or Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience working in Benefits Administration, Accounting discipline is required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

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