American Airlines · 5 hours ago
Specialist/Sr Specialist, Benefits
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAmerican Airlines is a global airline company that offers travel opportunities and benefits for its employees. The Benefits Specialist/Sr. Specialist will be responsible for the administration and delivery of health and welfare plans, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and a positive experience for team members.
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Responsibilities
Comprehensive experience with annual enrollment, from planning and preparation to execution and post-enrollment support
Collaborate with team members, participants, and internal stakeholders to resolve benefits-related issues in a timely manner
Analyzes employee benefits data to monitor the administrative accuracy of health and welfare plans, including dental, vision, flexible spending and savings accounts, income protection benefits, and other voluntary benefits
Interpret benefit administration rules, plan requirements and labor agreements
Creates process maps and documents requirements related to the delivery of benefits
Drives accountability of external vendors by validating data to ensure the highest quality delivery of service in accordance with benefits delivery rules and service levels
Drive continuous process improvements to enhance the team member and retiree experience, ensuring the highest efficiency in the administration process
Create reports and presentations to increase transparency and educate employees on benefit options
Performs other duties or ad-hoc projects as assigned to drive business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training
3 years minimum Benefits administration experience
3 years annual enrollment experience
Direct involvement in executing cross-functional projects
Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel (15-25%)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence
Ability to independently research issues using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly across all levels in business-friendly language
Effective team player with the ability to collaborate, as well as work independently
Must meet strict deadlines, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and complex benefits environment
Highly self-motivated and self-directed
Preferred
Experience in project management
Proficient in Excel-based data analysis with strong written and verbal presentation skills
Working knowledge of benefit plans
Prior vendor management experience
Benefits
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
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