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Recology · 22 hours ago

Senior Health Plan Analyst (Nevada)

Sparks, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Recology is an ecologically innovative company focused on resource recovery and community sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Health Plan Analyst to lead and support complex projects related to the design and management of their benefits program, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.

RecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management

Responsibilities

Oversees a portfolio of benefits programs, including medical, wellness, dental, life, and disability insurance

Leads the annual benefits renewal process, including project planning, communication, and implementation of changes

Ensures compliance with all contractual agreements, legal requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, etc.), and facilitates timely updates to policies and procedures

Oversees the management of our benefit vendor and consultant relationships and contracts

Manages eligibility feeds for health benefit vendors, ensuring timely and accurate system updates

Researches and resolves complex, non-routine problems, including policy and contract issues

Oversees governmental reporting related to non-retirement benefits (e.g., 5500, 1095C, SFHCSO), and coordinates with Payroll and other departments as needed

Writes reports and queries, maintains procedural documentation, and analyzes benefits data to inform decision-making

Develops, reviews, and distributes legally required notices and benefits communication materials

Continuously assess and improve processes to streamline and automate workflows

Leads or assists with the RFP process for new vendors and benefit programs, including benchmarking and market analysis

Analyzes employee utilization data to enhance benefit offerings and recommend cost-effective program designs

Coordinates benefit program rollouts and new vendor implementations, ensuring effective communication and change management

Assists in developing benefits program strategies for various employee groups, including union and non-union populations

Designs and organizes employee benefit meetings, fairs, and educational sessions to improve understanding and engagement

Collaborates on People projects and cross-functional initiatives

Provides backup support for Health Program Benefit Specialists and other team members as needed

Travel may be required for meetings and/or site visits

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Health benefit plan operationsCOBRAHIPAAERISAACAAdvanced ExcelCEBSGBA certificationHRIS System experienceBilingual English/SpanishAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProject managementCollaboration skills

Required

High school diploma or GED required

Four plus years of in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in health benefit plan operations for plans with over 500+ participants, are required

Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities. Advanced Excel and Word skills

HRIS System and query report (e.g., Hubble, JD Edwards) experience

Understands and is able to follow COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA and other benefit-related laws

Strong math skills to determine benefits, payments, and perform analyses of benefit plans

Ability to oversee and direct the workflow of other team members and guide other team members using own expertise and knowledge

Strong communication (oral and written), organization, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills

Ability to project manage with attention to detail as well as use analytical skills to solve problems

Listen to and build customer relationships; increase customer satisfaction and ensure commitments are met