Lead Benefit Analyst- Remote

<p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"At La-Z-Boy we're dedicated to home... because home is what really matters and what will always matter. At the end of even the longest days, home is where we find ourselves."</strong></em><strong><em><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/230201741" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the full experience here.</a> </em></strong></p>

Monroe, Michigan

La-Z-Boy Corporate

<p><strong>Not many companies can say that they are both a household brand and one of the most innovative organizations in their industry. La-Z-Boy can. Ninety years after our first recliner, we&rsquo;re still re-inventing the industry.</strong></p> <p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. Our people are what drives us forward. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> https://www.la-z-boy.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive

Overview: Come join our team and help us Build Something Amazing.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Interpret and apply information such as claims utilization, medical trends, case management and legislative changes to recommend and implement benefit and administrative process changes that control cost, comply with legal regulations and are in alignment with the Company&rsquo;s Guiding Principles.</li> <li>Assists with creation of and implements an engaging multi-channel education and communication strategy for benefit plans that meets the diverse needs of employees and their families and HR partners.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. and Canadian legal requirements, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), ERISA, HIPAA, ARPA, COBRA and managing audits, both internal and external for Benefits Health and Welfare, Retirement, Wellbeing and Leave plans.</li> <li>Manage relationships with insurance providers, third-party administrators, and other vendors; coordinate contract administration with legal and risk staff; assist in developing and evaluating request for proposals, contracts, and service agreements.</li> <li>Provide direction to team members and coordinate with insurance providers and third-party administrators in the daily administration of employee benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability and flex-spending accounts, COBRA, and retirement programs.</li> <li>Coordinate the compilation of benefit information and reporting needed to administer the benefit plans.</li> <li>Coordinates and ensures all benefit documents including Summary Plan Descriptions, booklets, and other communications are up to date including benefits information on HR Portal and intranet.</li> <li>Plan, organize and supervise the annual open enrollment process; develop and review open enrollment materials; supervise the publishing and distribution of enrollment materials; develop and monitor the open enrollment process. Supervise and coordinate the implementation of benefit enrollment changes through Workday, the Benefits Administration system.</li> <li>Ensures that benefit plan procedures are current and identify opportunities for process improvement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Completes special projects by collaborating with other areas of HR, to include Compensation, IT, Payroll.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>SCOPE &amp; IMPACT:&nbsp;</p> <p>This position has the ability to make independent decisions relative to the daily operations affecting the La-Z-Boy North America Health &amp; Welfare, Retirement, Wellbeing and Leave benefit plans. &nbsp;The plans cover approximately 6,000 active employees and have an annual spend of $55 million for health and welfare and a retirement plan with more than $300 million in assets.&nbsp; Decisions which have a broad impact on the organization require authorization by the manager of this position.</p>
Requirements: <p><strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience including 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent.</li> <li>Must be familiar with laws and regulations governing employee benefits</li> <li>Strong communications skills, oral and written, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.</li> <li>Strong analytic skills, with the ability to analyze, condense and report out data.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, with very strong Excel skills.</li> <li>Ability to deal with highly confidential information.</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and international regulations and legislation impacting benefit plans.</li> <li>Travel Required: up to 5%</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&middot;MBA</p> <p>&middot;Benefits Certification, such as CEBS</p> <p>&middot;Certified SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;</strong>None</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>Operates in a professional office environment, not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>CORE ATTRIBUTES:</strong></p> <p><em>Communicate Transparently</em></p> <p><em>Lead the Team</em></p> <p><em>Impact and Influence</em></p> <p><em>Deliver Results</em></p> <p><em>Coach and Develop</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We understand that our employees&rsquo; diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>OTHER DUTIES:&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><em>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.&nbsp; Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</em></p>