Benefits & Leave Analyst

Responsibilities

The Benefits & Leave Analyst provides analytical and administrative support of company benefit programs including retirement plans, wellness, medical, life, disability benefits, ancillary plans, leave of absence administration and other benefit program. Works with Senior Benefits Manager to ensure benefit programs are in compliance of federal and state laws.

Responsiblities :

• Administers company benefit programs including, leaving of absence, tuition reimbursement, wellness, and supports Senior Benefits Manager with administration of health and welfare, and retirement benefits.
• Manage regular reporting (ACA, 1094 / 1095, 401(k)) and funding requirements.
• Conducts regular benefits audits to ensure compliance with plan documents, and federal / state laws.
• Research and understand employee and candidate needs, as well as market conditions and trends to ensure company benefit programs are competitive and aligned to company and employee interests. Provide recommendations to management of enhancements or changes to benefits programs to align with research.
• Support Senior Benefits Manager to evaluate both short- and long-term benefits strategies
• Manager company well-being program. Create and implement well-being initiatives.
• Partner and collaborate with internal partners including, but not limited to, HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, etc. Ensure company regulatory compliance including, preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies (for example, 5500 filings and ACA required reporting).
• Provide support to annual benefits renewal and annual open enrollment.
• Conduct biweekly new hire benefit orientation to new hires
• Serve as subject matter expert to support employees with benefit questions or requests.
• Assist Senior Benefits Manager with projects as needed.

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Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a .. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. As a top 5 public homebuilder with over 180,000 homes delivered in its 38-year history, Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including :