Sr Benefits Analyst-Compliance

Description

Compliance Analyst

Maintain compliance & adherence to all US federal and state laws, Canadian provincial laws and regulatory requirements that impact DPS benefits and retirements plans. Support management and integrity of benefit plan reporting, coordination of benefit plan audits, filings and general compliance-related activities.

Responsibilities

50%

Benefits & Retirement Plan Documents & Support
• Create and maintain benefits and retirement plan documents, summary plan descriptions and all other relevant regulatory requirements documentation
• Coordinate with ERISA counsel on plan document updates, research issues and queries
• Collect information and ensure timely distribution of required technical notices to participants
• Resolve complex issues related to benefit and retirement plan compliance
• Manage all internal and external legal inquiries related to Benefit and retirement plans
• Research compliance queries and suggests pragmatic solutions
• Identify opportunities to streamline, simplify or improve existing compliance and control processes or procedures
• Maintain up to date inter-departmental operating procedures and cross-trains with team members
• Read, review and apply legislative changes affecting the retirement system

Audit & Controls

50%

Responsible for compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Internal Controls including documenting and reviewing narratives, process flows, control descriptions and testing strategies

Serve as DPS lead and facilitator for benefits and retirement plan audits

Monitor and ensure the legal compliance of the plans, by working with providers, internal and external legal counsel

Responsible for annual plan audits, filing of all routine government files (eg. Form 5500) and compliance testing (Non-Discrimination)

Serve as liaison to Internal Audit and Controls team and develops meaningful partnerships and relationships

Develop standard set of benefit metrics and deliver management reports to track internal and external status against defined targets and deliverables

Total Rewards
We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of business internal controls and SOX controls
• Previous Work Experience: 5+ years of benefits and retirement plan compliance
• Strong customer service skills with high degree of timely problem resolution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to interpret federal/state rules and regulations, insurance policies, program provisions and company policies.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Excellent track record of completing assignments in a timely and accurate manner that meet quality standards.
• Strong process orientation.
• Mastery of MS Office suite of products is required.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deliver within the deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V