Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. · 3 hours ago
Benefits Analyst
KC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelShook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is seeking a Benefits Analyst responsible for the administration and strategic evaluation of employee benefits plans. The role involves collaboration with leadership and vendors to enhance benefits offerings while ensuring compliance with regulations and managing costs effectively.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for enrollment, eligibility, implementation and ongoing administration of employee benefit plans, including relationships with the firm's benefits broker and vendors
Audits benefits data to ensure HRIS and vendor data are consistent with participant eligibility and elections
Analyzes benefits data, costs, utilization and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings or program modifications, generating reports for collaboration with internal and external resources and stakeholders
Develops recommendations to address changing benefit needs of the employee population to ensure the firm's competitive position, ensuring the availability of flexible benefit options to meet the needs of employees across all firm locations
Produces thorough and accurate benefit communication materials with support and input from the benefits team, the benefits broker and vendors
Develops timely and targeted messages for employees to address specific program opportunities and timelines and supports employee education about benefit programs
Serves as a content creator and contributor for the firm's intranet, creating visually appealing and informative communications about employee benefit programs
Coordinates communication about benefit programs with firm leadership and Benefits Committee, preparing meeting materials and coordinating key meeting logistics
Serves as a subject matter expert on employee benefit programs
Responds to and resolves benefit inquiries on plan details, enrollments, status changes and claim issues
Engages with vendors to ensure employee concerns are resolved in a timely and equitable manner within the guidelines of the specific programs and plans
Monitors and interprets changes in benefits laws (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA) with input from legal counsel and benefits broker
Ensures adherence through regular audits
Prepares required federal/state/local filings, census requests, vendor/benefit assessments and other requested documents
Proposes, designs and implements wellness initiatives in collaboration with the HR services team, the broader HR team or other project teams
Demonstrates effective contributions to a collaborative team environment through clear communication, active and timely participation in shared projects and objectives, and support colleagues in achieving team and departmental goals
Uphold the highest standards of professional responsibility and ethics when handling sensitive data, diligently protecting confidential employee information in compliance with privacy regulations
Maintains a courteous, professional demeanor under stress and provides positive solutions during difficult situations
Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop, suggests possible solutions and seeks advice as needed
Works on other special projects as necessary
Qualification
Required
Administration, analysis and strategic evaluation of employee benefits plans and programs (including health, dental, vision, life/ADD, disability and retirement)
Ensuring competitive offerings while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations
Managing costs effectively
Effective collaboration with firm leadership, plan brokers and vendors
Enrollment, eligibility, implementation and ongoing administration of employee benefit plans
Audits benefits data to ensure HRIS and vendor data are consistent with participant eligibility and elections
Analyzes benefits data, costs, utilization and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings or program modifications
Generating reports for collaboration with internal and external resources and stakeholders
Develops recommendations to address changing benefit needs of the employee population
Ensuring the availability of flexible benefit options to meet the needs of employees across all firm locations
Produces thorough and accurate benefit communication materials
Develops timely and targeted messages for employees to address specific program opportunities and timelines
Supports employee education about benefit programs
Serves as a content creator and contributor for the firm's intranet
Coordinates communication about benefit programs with firm leadership and Benefits Committee
Prepares meeting materials and coordinates key meeting logistics
Serves as a subject matter expert on employee benefit programs
Responds to and resolves benefit inquiries on plan details, enrollments, status changes and claim issues
Engages with vendors to ensure employee concerns are resolved in a timely and equitable manner
Monitors and interprets changes in benefits laws (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA)
Ensures adherence through regular audits
Prepares required federal/state/local filings, census requests, vendor/benefit assessments and other requested documents
Proposes, designs and implements wellness initiatives in collaboration with the HR services team
Demonstrates effective contributions to a collaborative team environment
Uphold the highest standards of professional responsibility and ethics when handling sensitive data
Maintains a courteous, professional demeanor under stress
Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems
Works on other special projects as necessary
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Retirement plan with a generous contribution plan
Paid time off
Company
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon has long been recognized as one of the premier litigation firms in the country.
Founded in 1889
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Miller
Partner and Co-Chair, Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation Practice Group
Adam Tolin
Partner
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-09-06
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