Benefits Analyst - Full-time / Part-time

Job Title: Sr. Benefits Analyst
Location: Orange, CA
Pay Rate (or Pay Range, if required): $51.66/hr.

What’s the Job?

• Serving as an internal consultant to management and employees as an expert in the agency’s benefits programs including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, communicating new and revised information through various media, preparing and distributing periodic employee communications.
• Creating and distributing benefit reports and statements to employees utilizing
  various systems. Creating and distributing communications with employees for
  specific benefit plans
• Providing benefits, pension, and deferred compensation information to retiring
  or separating employees; preparing policies and procedures related to benefits administration; assists with preparing Board actions and proposals related to benefit contracts; assists
  in the negotiation of contracts for benefit services.
• Tracking and analyzing monthly invoice spending, budget and contract or purchase order totals each month.
• Leading the annual open enrollment process. Developing, maintaining, and
  implementing project plans for the annual open enrollment.

• Developing regular communications to inform employees of feature of their benefit plans
  throughout the year. Managing and coordinating the preparation and distribution of ACA reporting. Evaluating ACA measurement periods and
  manages employee enrollment accordingly.
• Utilizing advanced knowledge of related regulations (i.e. COBRA, Section 125,
  qualifying family events, ACA, 401(a), 457(b), FMLA, CFRA, HIPAA, etc.).
  Monitoring benefit providers, and third-party administrators for any developing
  trends by analyzing complaints or incidents and provides recommendations.
  and action plans to improve delivery of employee benefits.
• Documenting and maintaining administrative procedures and benefit processes.
  Identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements to current processes
  to ensure that overall performance is aligned with business objectives.
• Conducting research, analyzing, and resolving benefit issues such as plan
  provisions, policy interpretation, procedures, coverage, enrollment eligibility,
  family status changes, claims, claims appeals procedures and other benefits.
  matters for active employees and retirees.
• Formulating action plans and recommending solutions or improvements to the administration of benefits.
• Developing analytical reports, incorporating industry trends, statistics, and
  graphics. Conducting presentations.
• Collaborating and communicating with customers as well as human resources team members to ensure benefit programs are implemented successfully; conducts employee education.

•  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field
• A minimum of five years professional benefits administration experience, three of which are at the journey level in benefits administration.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with MS Excel are highly desirable.
• Certified Employee Benefits Professional designation preferred.

• Monday – Friday:   40 hours a week
• 6-month project (could be extended)
• Pay rate:  $51.66/hr.