Benefits Administration Analyst III

<strong>Retail Business Services currently provides services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provide industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.</strong>

Scarborough, ME

Retail Business Services

<strong>Retail Business Services currently provides services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provide industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.<br /></strong> https://www.retailbusinessservices.com/

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Full Time

Overview: The Benefits Analyst - Compliance is responsible for partnering with the team to ensure benefit plans are compliant according to plan provisions and company's regulatory guidelines.<BR>Participate in benefit program meetings in conjunction with Carriers and outsourced Benefits Admin provider to review and analyze the impact of potential Benefit Plan changes.<BR>Work with insurance carriers/Benefits Administrator to ensure plan compliance for plan administration, eligibility and enrollment.<BR>The Analyst will plan and implement processes and procedures in support of configuration of HR systems and is a subject matter expert (SME) for the HR Business Partners and related stakeholder team(s).<BR>Formulate business solutions to solve business needs regarding benefits compliance including the collection of data, compiling, analyzing, leading operational assessments, provide input to process improvements and create ad-hoc reports to support HR partners.
Responsibilities: Principle Duties and Responsibilities:<br /> <ul> <li>Serve as a project lead and/or subject matter Compliance expert, for projects involving functional business areas, Payroll, HRIS, and IT.</li> <li>Serve as primary lead regarding Plan compliance &ndash; Including Government regulations and requirements, 5500 filings, SPDs/ Plan documents and support tracking related to vendor contracting - working with HRIS team members as needed.<BR>Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.</li> <li>Analyze data to ensure accuracy of benefit related financial and Regulatory transactions &ndash; including ACA reporting, state regularly compliance, non-discrimination testing and Medicare Part D reporting, etc.</li> <li>Analyze the performance of the supported compliance related processes and procedures, implementing process improvements accordingly within then Team and for Plan compliance.</li> <li>Be a recognized SME in all aspects of ADUSA Brand Health Benefit processes and systems related to plan compliance &ndash; design, testing and site management.<BR>This includes Success Factors and the benefits enrollment systems.</li> <li>Provide analytical support and impact analysis of changes and modifications of programs.<BR>Research process improvements, support audits and resolve identified system issues impacting plan compliance.</li> <li>Provide ongoing support within HR Services and Business Services on areas of expertise to ensure cross functional support to business partners.</li> <li>Collaborates and partners with brand HR teams to ensure design proposed to ADUSA Brands can be effectively managed under existing system design/constraints.</li> <li>Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong partnerships with brand leadership and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of brand culture.<BR>Serve as Brand ambassadors.</li> <li>Provide customer service support to internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Preserves confidentiality of associate medical documentation and files.</li> <li>Performs all other duties as assigned or required.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <strong>Skills and Qualification</strong>:<br /> <ul> <li>Strong customer focus and strong communication skills - both oral and written.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to tolerate and cope with non-routine situations.</li> <li>Creative, self-directed and able to work well in a team environment.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills - advanced Excel skills; Ability to work with Databases desirable.</li> <li>Effective communication, telephonic and organization skills, including strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, HRIS Software and Benefit Plan platforms.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.</li> <li>3-5 years&rsquo; experience in HR/Benefits related position &ndash; Benefits designation preferred.</li> <li>Experience working to develop and continuously improve high volume administrative processes.</li> <li>Experience reviewing Health Plan documents and business contracts.</li> <li>Experience reviewing and analyzing complex data sets.</li> <li>Working knowledge of Benefit Plan Administration/Compliance as well as an understanding of the state/federal legal and regulatory requirements.</li> </ul>