Senior Benefits Analyst

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Job Description

Summary
The Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst serves as the main contact with HRIS in the design, development, and administration of the retirement benefit programs in the HCMS system for the enterprise. The Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst should possess a clear understanding of the HCMS benefits module to assist the retirement benefits team in troubleshooting issues. The Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst will serve as the leader in the retirement area when developing efficient processes in the HCMS system.

Job Duties

• Serves as a subject matter expert in both the retirement area and the HCMS systems as a point of contract for escalated colleagues retirement benefits program inquiries to resolve through investigation and coordination with internal and external partner. Assist the retirement benefits analysts in researching and troubleshooting retirement plan issues and work with HRIS to resolve the issues. The Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst will work with HRIS to identify the root cause of the issues identified to resolve by updating the HCMS benefits module or HCMS processes.
• Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst will serve as the liaison between HRIS, IT and the retirement team when researching issues in the retirement benefits. They will work with HRIS in creating processes to create audit reports to improve the efficiency of processing retirement benefits. Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst will educate the retirement team in the HCMS benefit module. Create and review bi-weekly payroll files, quarterly files, annual compliance files including NDT files to ensure accurate and compliant processing including funding reconciliation and timely funding to ensure the timely and accurate processing of retirement benefits transactions in accordance with best practices and applicable legal requirements.
• Work with HRIS and IT to update the benefits module due to programming changes, plan changes or regulatory mandates; including the testing of the changes and how these changes will impact the retirement plan integrations to accurately reflect the changes. Senior Retirement Analyst will collaborate with the retirement plan vendors to ensure compliance and efficient administration.
• Analyzes data sources to provide evidence-based recommendations about process improvement within the retirement domain; and create standard operating procedures of how the HCMS benefit module relates to the retirement plans. Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst will educate the retirement team in the standard operating procedures for the HCMS benefits module.
• Leverages organizational knowledge and insights to enhance retirement benefits program effectiveness; contributes to knowledge sharing initiatives within the Retirement Team; and documents processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and consistency.
• Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for process improvements and program enhancements; proactively adopts and leverages technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience. Works with the retirement to explain the changes to the HCMS benefits module and retirement plan integrations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 5 years in Benefits Administration and HCMS administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with formulas and pivot tables
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
• Experience working with an Enterprise Human Capital Management System
• Skilled in process management
• Ability to listen actively, communicate clearly and empathetically, take responsibility, adapt, and exercise self-control under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business or related field
• 5 years in Human Resources Operations
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, Social Security, and DOL requirements.
• Experience working with outsourced benefits administration vendors
• PHR - Professional in Human Resources - HR Certification Institute or
• CP - Certified Professional - Society for Human Resource Management or
• CCP - Certified Compensation Professional - WorldatWork or
• CEBS - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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