Benefits Analyst jobs in New Jersey

Excellent Client has an immediate need for a Benefits Analyst

Responsibilities:

- Monitor benefit costs, service provider fees, and periodically validate the accuracy of internal participant and benefit enrollment data

- Perform benefit reconciliations (e.g., 401k, medical and Rx claim funding, FSA, HSA, etc.)

- Identify new legislation that may affect benefits and assist with the implementation of required plan changes, amendments, etc.

- Assist with updates to annual electronic reenrollment tables in HRMS and company-wide open enrollment process

- Manage benefit vendor relationships and associated processes, data integrity, reporting, and interfaces

- Collaborate with HRIS Analyst to develop, test, and implement new plans, interfaces, reports, and changes to existing interfaces, etc.

- Gather and analyze relevant data and draft reports to comply with state-legislated benefits and responses to benefit appeals

Why join us?

We care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees, providing competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

- Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)

- Paid time off increasing with tenure

- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

- New employee training program and numerous opportunities for continued learning and career development

- Disability and life insurance

- Employee recognition program

- Generous tuition assistance program

- Propane discounts, and more!

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent work experience

- PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or other professional HR Certification preferred

- Minimum of 2 years of benefits experience, including involvement with health, welfare, and retirement benefit plans and legislation, as well as HRM systems

- Strong analytical and accounting skills required for reconciliations, cost analysis, and drawing sound operational and financial conclusions, coupled with attention to detail

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; HRIS/PeopleSoft experience preferred