Benefits Analyst

This position supports the Total Rewards/Global Benefits function and will be responsible for various aspects of program management and administration across the full spectrum of benefits.

Job Responsibilities

Data and Analytics - 40%

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data, metrics, and statistics related to employee benefits and various policies.
• Partners with People Analytics team to develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into benefits enrollment, utilization and trends.
• Performs continuous quality checks of benefits-related data to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Benefits Operations, Administration and Process Enhancements - 40%

• Supports the development and implementation of a standardized global benefits framework.
• Assists in maintaining country-specific benefits profiles including benefits inventories, renewals, vendor partnership contact information, etc.
• Acts as point person for vendor risk assessments and related activities.
• Provides benefits support for merger & acquisition activities.
• Maintains process documentation (SOPs) for global benefits areas to ensure no single points of failure for team.
• Collects benefits billing and invoice information from team to keep invoice dashboard up to date.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline benefits administration.

• Contributes to benefit-related projects, including Open Enrollment, implementation of new programs, system upgrades, or process integrations.

Compliance - 10%

• Provides support for compliance activities and government filings (ACA, 5500s, non-discrimination testing, etc.).
• Manages the compliance calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Other - 10%

• Supports Total Rewards & Wellbeing team with special projects and key department initiatives.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University.
• 5+ years benefits related work experience.

Other Requirements

• Advanced MS Office skills specifically in Excel (formulas, V-lookups, etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under tight deadlines, especially during high-demand periods such as open enrollment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and manage multiple responsibilities to meet department goals and deadlines.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with others.
• Self-starter with ability to adapt and pivot with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment and professionalism in all areas of work.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly.

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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