Benefits Analyst; Retirement Programs

Benefits Analyst (Retirement Programs) – Atlantic Health

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$33.33/hr - $58.67/hr

Assesses and gives advice to supervisors and other leaders on methods and approaches to resolving employee benefit problems. The Retirement Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration, analysis, and compliance of retirement benefit programs, including 403(b), 457, Retiree Medical plans, and pension plans. This role assists in ensuring that retirement offerings are competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with regulatory requirements. The analyst serves as a subject‑matter expert, providing guidance to employees and collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize retirement plan performance.

• Administer retirement plans including 403(b), 457, Retiree Medical, and defined benefit pension plans.
• Ensure that programs are carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Specialize in human resources at the professional level, and advise employees and management on interpretation of benefit policies, programs, and procedures.
• Advises individuals regarding eligibility and coverage for programs such as Retiree Medical, Tuition Assistance, 403(b), 457, and Defined Benefit Pension Plans.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations of retirement plan data and contributions via review of plan error reports.
• Collaborate with plan providers and third‑party administrators to resolve issues and manage plan operations.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA provisions, and file required state and federal reports including plan 5500s.
• Communicate provisions of plan documents; analyze plan utilization and financial performance to recommend improvements.
• Respond to employee inquiries and assist with retirement plan enrollment, changes, and distributions.
• Stay current on industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices in retirement benefits.
• May lead or have professional responsibilities over lower‑level support and clerical personnel.

This is a technical benefits role focused on retirement plan administration and compliance and is not a software development, HRIS, or data engineering position.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience administering employee benefit programs with a strong focus on retirement plans.
• Strong working knowledge of ERISA and retirement plan compliance.
• Experience reviewing retirement plan data, reports, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills for audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Clear communication skills and comfort working directly with employees and vendors.

Atlantic Health System is a leading non‑profit health care system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Our mission is to provide high‑quality care, respect, development, and opportunities for over 20,000 team members across more than 400 sites of care.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and non‑elective contributions
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.