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University of Miami · 1 month ago

Sr. Benefits Analyst (A)

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems. They are seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst who will be responsible for managing and improving employee benefit programs, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Researches and resolves benefit related issues and recommends solutions or alternate methods to ensure effective benefit operations

Conducts research on benefit programs including costing and utilization

Administers benefit plans such as 401k retirement plan and deferred compensation

Prepares reporting related to benefit plans, including 5500s, Summary Annual Reports, and support of the annual audit process

Researches and analyzes health and welfare benefit alternatives and recommends improvements in value cost proposition, accounting for competitive positioning, vendor qualification, and ROI

Identifies opportunities for operational improvements and works with various multi-functional project teams to implement identified changes

Assists with the review and design of benefit plans to determine optimal value for Team Members and the company

Analyzes benefits competitiveness compared with various benchmarks

Provides customer support for benefit programs through direct employee contact, and interfacing with external vendors and internal resources related to benefits

Responds to ongoing and ad hoc management information reporting needs in support of Benefits; ensures availability and accuracy of needed information while obtaining through most efficient means

Supports development, documentation, and ongoing modification of benefit budgets through analysis and direct contact with customers, external benefit vendors and consultants

Assists with development of benefit communication materials in coordination with internal and external resources to support promotion of benefits value

Researches benefit legal and regulatory compliance issues and recommends optional action plans to ensure plan compliance

Performs ad hoc project work as directed

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualification

Benefits analysisBenefit plan administrationRegulatory complianceMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal relationshipsLeadershipAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Minimum 4 Years Of Relevant Experience

Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Benefits

401k retirement plan

Company

University of Miami

Glassdoor3.9

At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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