Dallas Texas /

Hire Direct is currently interviewing for a Senior Benefits Analyst opportunity with a well-established organization in Milwaukee, WI.
This is a HYBRID role, however we are open to considering candidates seeking a REMOTE position as well.
As a Benefits Specialist you will be responsible for benefit cost analysis, gathering and analyzing information on industry trends, examining benefit cost changes and utilization of current benefits, as well as providing technical support.

What will you enjoy about this position:

• Rewarding Opportunity Direct Hire position, Growth Potential, Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
  
• Established Team 70 Years in business, with products sold in over 60 countries!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
  
• Work Life Balance / Flexibility Set Work Schedule.
  Hybrid / Remote Model.
  

Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm

Base Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 / year + a 5-10% yearly bonus!

Responsibilities:

• Benefit Cost Analysis Gathers and analyzes information on industry trends, including conducting/participating in benefit surveys, and examines possible plan design or benefit cost changes.
  
• Evaluates employee utilization of current benefits, develops usage and forecast trends, and prepares specific recommendations for review by management.
  
• Annual Enrollment - supports the annual enrollment process including oversight of all communications to employees and HR, cost analysis, and oversight of carrier files.
  
• Audit and Reconciliation - oversees weekly benefit transmittal files to vendors/carriers and Workday payroll system and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Audit monthly benefit census reports for all vendors and ensure proper monthly administration of flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  
• H&W Administration - oversight of 3rd party vendors in their ongoing service delivery, including system and call center compliance with benefit plan eligibility rules, identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies.
  
• Resolve escalated issues and serve as a resource for internal HR staff.
  
• Benefit Communication - prepares benefit communications for annual enrollment, new hire and ongoing enrollment, and regular ongoing education.
  
• Data Integrity - ensures accuracy of data through routine audits and validations.
  
• Advises appropriate HR staff of corrections as needed.
  
• Technical Support provides technical/functional support for benefit systems and files.
  Test impacts of any system updates on benefit file feeds.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, including preparing and analyzing regular management and audit reports and ensuring integrity of the HRIS and other systems.
  
• Assist in system file interface identification and resolution of issues.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related field.
  
• 3+ years of Benefits experience required.
  
• Critical thinking aptitude with the ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions and recommendations.
  
• Solid knowledge of state and federal benefit regulations.
  
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  Workday experience a plus!