Benefits Analyst

USRC’s greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization. SUMMARY As a Benefits Analyst you will play a key role in optimizing the organizations team member benefit programs through data-driven insight. You will evaluate current workflows, analyzes performance metrics, and recommends improvement to enhance efficiency and accuracy.  You will identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and innovate within benefits operations, ensuring a seamless employee experience.  To be successful in the role, you must have a sense of curiosity and strong attention to detail.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties and tasks may be assigned.   Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and optimize workflows Recommend and implement enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience Evaluates and interprets large amounts of data for reporting purposes.  Ability to put data into a format for presentations and leadership overview Serve as the primary lead to ensure compliance with regulatory reports relating to Affordable Care Act. Serve as the primary lead to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as internal policies. Serve as the primary lead for annual Open Enrollment, overseeing all planning, coordination, and execution activities from system preparation through go‑live and post‑launch support Lead training sessions regarding benefits Assist with responding to 401(k) inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts Assist with responding to team member inquiries via phone, email, and case management systems (TMS) Assist with processing life events, manage eligibility, audit vendor files, and ensure accurate data flow between HRIS, carriers, and payroll Assist with in ongoing administration of health, wealth, and wellbeing programs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance Coordinate day-to-day processing and execution of Employee Engagement programs including but not limited Company Store, Apparel Program, tuition reimbursement, CEU reimbursement programs, as well as execution of newly developed programs in the future. Assist in the oversight of various Total Rewards Programs Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:   ·         Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred  2-4 years of progressive benefits experience in an Analyst or HR Operations role.   Experience with data analysis and manipulating data  Advanced analytical and Excel skills required Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems Ability to establish priorities and monitor effectiveness of programs Ability to effectively and independently plan and organize work Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and quickly adapt to changes in work assignments.      All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO