Senior Benefits Analyst (Hybrid)

Business Summary:

This position will manage and/or perform daily administration of all benefit programs. Analyzes and proposes design of programs to ensure “best practices"" are developed and implemented. Ensures programs comply with federal and state regulations. Works with vendors, consultants, and benefit lawyers and leads annual processes such as benefits open enrollment.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensures benefit programs comply with all organizational policies, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Monitor, analyze and recommend compliance actions for new and evolving benefit legislation.
• In conjunction with management and outside legal advisors, reviews and updates plan documents.
• Works with various benefit plan carriers, service providers, consultants, brokers and trustees to ensure proper administration of employee benefit plans and delivers high quality customer service.
• Interprets and applies to organization’s plans and policies. 
• Tracks issue and follows up with provider to ensure prompt and satisfactory results.
• Collaborates with management, develops and implements new benefit programs. Participates in analysis, costing and development of programs.
• Conducts market analysis, completes market surveys, and assists with making recommendations to leadership on changes to ensure a contemporary and competitive benefits posture.
• Monitors the effectiveness of current programs and makes recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Understands the legal requirements and implications of laws affecting associate leave of absence benefits.
• Administers the Family Medical Leave provisions, personal leave of absence policy and Workers’ Compensation requirements.
• Develop presentation materials and lead associates’ meetings including lunch and learns, open enrollment, wellness events, business line staff meetings, and other sessions.
• Drafts initial associate communications for approval.
• Maintains awareness of trends and legislative changes affecting the plans.
• Informs and guides associates and leaders on benefits matters regarding eligibility, coverage, provisions and processes.
• Compiles and maintains benefits records and documentation.
• Manages all aspects of associate benefit programs, to include processing and verifying benefit claims, ensuring accurate billing, and resolving billing inquiries.
• Assists the pension administrator with various needs.
• Performs other related duties, tasks, requests and directives issued from management as required.

Requirements, Competencies and Certifications:

• Demonstrates an awareness of strengths, limits, and areas to improve.
• Openly shares and solicits ideas through dialogue; is clear about intentions.
• Use time effectively; anticipates obstacles, adjusts priorities as needs change and keeps others informed of progress.
• Aligned with our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience – a value that drives AAA forward every day.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to changing priorities.

Education, Experience, & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources management or related field.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in benefits planning and administration. CEBS strongly preferred.

Hiring Range: $67,750 - $84,010 

This position is also eligible for participation in AAA, Inc.'s Annual Incentive Plan. 

AAA, Inc. is committed to paying competitively and equitably. The posted range for this position represents competitive compensation based on market data, internal equity, and the skills and requirements of the position. The compensation offered will depend on your qualifications and experience. 

AAA, Inc. supports a flexible work environment for our associates. We are committed to collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance and offer a hybrid work model of three days in-office and two days at home (or whenever you work best) each week. 

AAA, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from any search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee working at the AAA, Inc. offices either by email, the Internet, or in any form and method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this particular position from the AAA, Inc.'s Talent Acquisition Department will be deemed the sole property of the AAA, Inc.'s Office. No fee will be paid if the AAA, Inc. office hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means. 

Salary : $67,750 - $84,010