Benefits Analyst

Overview

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal:
To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work. As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’re viewed as an employer of choice and offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

The Benefit Analyst 3 is responsible for administration of our Health & Welfare benefit programs, ensuring plans are competitive, meeting company objectives and compliant. This includes developing, administering, and implementing benefit programs, benefit communications and training.

• Administer employee benefit health & welfare programs, Section 125 plans, COBRA administration, Life/Disability plans, voluntary benefit plans and Paid Time Off plans.
• Ensure benefit programs are compliant with company policies and governmental regulations. Conduct and oversee compliance reporting, benefit audits, annual testing requirements along with updating and maintaining benefit plan documents.
• Reconcile and pay employee health and welfare plan invoices.
• Act as the Project Manager regarding Open Enrollment. Partner to develop the overall Open enrollment program including timelines, developing marketing materials, and presentations / training.
• Partner to plan, develop, and implement annual employee communication / training plans including semi-annual H&W events, lunch & learns, monthly benefit focus topics, New Hire Orientation, etc.
• Administer and oversee PTO and Holiday benefit programs.
• Responsible for process flow of benefit records, from employee enrollment, to deductions, to vendors being notified; verify accurate and timely enrollment.
• Keep current on benefit industry trends along with best practices and innovation possibilities.
• Serve as a benefit resource to NAES employees, family members and the HR Team.
• Partner in providing benefits education to the HR Team.
• Provide backup support for other Benefits Analysts

Safety is a core value of NAES; all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely. Adherence to safety warnings, posted safety signs, and all NAES safety rules and procedures is required. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each employee’s performance evaluation.

Support the administration of employee benefit programs. Consult with and advise employees, managers and HR staff on eligibility, plan provisions, and other matters related to benefits. Perform duties independently with general directions; decisions are made within policy constraints.

The position reports to the Benefits Manager. Works regularly with third party benefits consultants, plan providers, benefit administration systems and HR Business Partners to ensure the company is current with new and changing HR policies and practices on a local state and federal level.

The initial compensation range is $84,300 to $96,950.

• BA or BS degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience highly desired.
• 3+ years of Human Resource experience with a focus on benefits.
• Certification desired; PHR/SPHR and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).

• Current working knowledge of federal and state benefit laws and regulations, including COBRA, Section 125, ERISA, HIPAA, and Affordable Care Act knowledge.
• Business Solver and UKG-Pro experience highly desired. Strong MS Suite knowledge.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Must be self-directed and able to work in a team-based environment.

Typical working days Monday through Friday, business hours. Additional time and on-call support may be required during heavy workloads or to meet deadlines. 15-20% travel is…