Benefits Analyst

Major NYC law firm seeks a Benefits Analyst to join its Benefits team. Qualified candidates will have 2-3 years benefits-related experience, be bright self-starters who possess great interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and are highly organized and detail-oriented.  Must be able to resolve issues effectively and confidentially and handle multiple tasks in a timely manner.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required; familiarity with Workday is a plus.

Job Description

The Benefits Analyst will report directly to the Director of Benefits and will assist in the overall benefits program administration for 2800 lawyers and professional staff worldwide.                                                                    

• Assists with orientations of new lawyers and administrative staff and reviews and updates, as needed, benefits enrollment package materials.
• Maintains and updates content, as needed, of Benefits information for new hire brochures and hand books and as posted on Intranet site
• Communicates regularly with employees and answers questions regarding benefits, enrollments, changes, terminations, special circumstances, problem resolution, and compliance issues.  Heavy telephone contact with Partners, employees and program vendors.
• Prepares and transmits eligibility files and payroll deduction files to vendor applicable to the FSA and Transit (eTrac) programs, and 401k plan.
• Tracks and maintains COBRA participants, billing and payment, and coordinates eligibility with vendors.
• Enters enrollments and changes to HRIS; and maintains vendor websites (e.g., for Medical, Dental, Vision,401k Plan, Gym Memberships, and other benefit plans).
• Reconciles monthly invoices and payroll deductions for dental, vision, voluntary insurance programs
• Administration and tracking of absences due to Short-Term Disabilities
• Maintain, organize and process eligibility/usage reports applicable to Emergency Child Care program, and coordinate with Payroll

Position Requirements

Education/Experience

• BA/BS degree required

Knowledge

• HRMS, Word, PowerPoint; must be proficient in Excel

Key Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating a positive, personal and professional image
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive style, takes initiative to overcome obstacles
• Ability to adapt readily to change; high tolerance for ambiguity and high degree of flexibility in a fast paced environment
• Sound analytical skills and a willingness to look at data in different ways in multiple iterations – must be able to think analytically and reality check others’ work
• Able to resolve problems both working independently and in teams with other Benefits department staff