Remote Benefits Analyst: Wellness & 401(k) Expert

Empower; USA; Hybrid; USD 66.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and holidays

Volunteer time off

BRGs and inclusive culture

Zusammenfassung

Empower seeks a Benefits Analyst to provide administrative and operational support for employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate benefits administration, timely issue resolution, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience. You will support health and welfare plans, retirement programs, annual open enrollment, benefits communications, HR data integrity, and wellness initiatives.

You will collaborate with employees, HR partners, benefits vendors, and internal stakeholders to

Qualifikationen

• Three years of professional experience in benefits administration with a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; or seven years of experience without a degree.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits programs, eligibility administration, enrollment processes, and HR operations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ACA/PPACA, ERISA, and DOL/IRS regulations.
• Experience supporting benefits compliance activities, documentation, reporting, and data audits.
• Experience using benefits administration systems or HRIS platforms to maintain enrollment, eligibility, and records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data validation, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Aufgaben

• Administer and maintain employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life, AD&D, disability, HSAs, 401(k), pensions, and COBRA.
• Maintain enrollment records, eligibility information, and coverage changes.
• Support onboarding/offboarding activities including enrollment and life events.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits inquiries, guidance on plan provisions and coverage.
• Investigate and resolve enrollment discrepancies and claims issues with vendors and stakeholders.
• Assist with development and documentation of benefits programs and communications.
• Prepare and distribute benefits communications for open enrollment and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and data validation.
• Compile and validate benefits data for regulatory reporting and audits.
• Review and maintain benefits plan documentation including Form 5500s and SPDs.
• Perform benefits data audits and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate wellness programs with third-party vendors.
• Collaborate with HR teams to align benefits processes with HRIS and organizational goals.

Kenntnisse

Benefits administration

HIPAA knowledge

COBRA knowledge

FMLA knowledge

ERISA knowledge

HRIS systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data accuracy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related

Tools

Workday

HRIS systems

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Empower seeks a Benefits Analyst to provide administrative and operational support for employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate benefits administration, timely issue resolution, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience. You will support health and welfare plans, retirement programs, annual open enrollment, benefits communications, HR data integrity, and wellness initiatives.

You will collaborate with employees, HR partners, benefits vendors, and internal stakeholders to