Senior Benefits & Pension Analyst

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Benefits Administrator to participate in the development, implementation, and administration of colleague benefit programs, including health, welfare, and pension plans for all Memorial Health colleagues. This role emphasizes ERISA compliance, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration to support the health system’s mission and values.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree (or equivalent experience), 3+ years in benefits administration, and

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a college degree, preferably in business, human resources, or related discipline (or the equivalent in related work experience).
• Professional certification a plus (CEBS, SHRM).
• Minimum of three years of experience in benefits administration is required. Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• Prior experience with self-insured health plans required.

Responsibilities

• Supports administration of all benefit programs (health, welfare, retirement) including qualified and non-qualified plans.
• Assists in development and preparation of plan documents, amendments, contracts, and disclosures.
• Responsible for all administrative duties for defined benefit pension plan, including data research for actuaries and maintenance of pension payment data.
• Manages dependent verification process and coordinates with vendor for required forms.
• Reviews and saves vendor reports for pension, 401(k), and 403(b) plans.
• Counsels colleagues/dependents on benefits as needed.
• Provides statistics to auditors for all pension plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organization

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Lawson experience

Job description

Memorial Health is seeking a Benefits Administrator to participate in the development, implementation, and administration of colleague benefit programs, including health, welfare, and pension plans for all Memorial Health colleagues. This role emphasizes ERISA compliance, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration to support the health system’s mission and values.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree (or equivalent experience), 3+ years in benefits administration, and