The Analyst, Senior Benefits will be responsible for administration of health and welfare and retirement plans. The analyst will be responsible for vendor management and handling all employee benefits related issues.
What You Will Do:
Handles complex employee benefits related issues including employee requests and inquiries, requests for assistance and education, issue resolution and invoicing.
Assists new employees with benefits enrollment. Conducts new hire benefits orientation as needed.
Ensures benefit plan vendors administer plans according to design. Monitors vendor performance and escalates issues as appropriate. Ensures issues are resolved timely. Assists in the development of vendor performance metrics, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
Understands and interprets applicable benefit regulations including ERISA, PPACA, and HIPAA. Keeps current regarding legislative changes and ensure plans remain compliant. Ensures timely completion and submission of required governmental and organizational reports and filings.
Develops and documents benefit plan processes to ensure consistent, accurate and timely processing and superior customer service. Creates, maintains, and updates documentation of process flows, administrative and standard operating procedures.
Maintains accurate written benefit summaries, Summary Plan Descriptions and other benefit related documents.
Develops content and delivery for annual open enrollment, new hire, and life event communications as well as targeted communications throughout the year.
Assists with annual open enrollment process including plan implementation, systems testing, and communications. Creates and reviews employee benefit communication materials. Participates in employee enrollment meetings as needed.
Works with internal groups and vendors to support system testing, data interfaces in/out of the system, development of test plans, and the execution of plan changes and reporting. Implement and test benefit plan changes and new programs.
Participates in and/or leads special projects as assigned.
Maintains and administers US Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
Five (5) to seven (7) years of previous related experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong technical knowledge of ERISA.
Strong analytical, written, presentation and project management skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point required.
Experience with FusonHR or Oracle Advanced Benefits is a plus.
Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
It Would Be Nice If You Had:
HIPPA certified along with other benefits-related training as deemed appropriate.
CEBS certification preferred.
Reporting Relationships:
The incumbent reports to a Manager or Director level position and does not have any direct reports.
ABOUT US
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
