UNFI · 5 hours ago
Senior Benefits Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expUNFI is North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide variety of products to community grocers and retail chains. The Senior Benefits Analyst will lead and assist with planning, budgeting, pricing, and analysis of health and welfare benefit programs, ensuring they meet corporate objectives and employee needs.
Food and BeverageHealth CareHospitalityOrganic Food
Hiring Manager
Cynthia Carrara
Responsibilities
Compile and analyze the health and welfare plan data to identify trends including risk factors, claim expenses, turnover and other cost drivers that affect program cost
Conducts market research, participates in benefit surveys, and analyzes and benchmarks benefit data and trends to ensure competitiveness
Manage data warehouse and claims databases, maintaining structure, data feeds and the resolution of data file issues
Develop and maintain reports to management and other internal partners regarding key associate and plan metrics to evaluate adherence to budget and strategy
Understand all legal and compliance reporting requirements related to benefit programs (i.e., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other relevant regulations). Assists in annual government filings and audits, non-discrimination testing, and other regulatory reporting. Keeps abreast of regulatory changes. Ensures all compliance items are completed in accordance with regulatory timelines (PCORI, 1094s, 1095s, other annual notices, etc.)
Recommend changes to current benefits programs or vendors to improve efficiency or cost-effectiveness
Lead annual benefit contribution development and insurance policy renewals
Oversee and conduct periodic eligibility and enrollment audits of employee benefit programs
Compiles and conducts special projects and analysis used in design of benefit plans and review of vendor or program solutions
Maintain positive relationships with program vendors, external auditors, consultants, and internal partners
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
College degree in related field required (Economics, Insurance, Business, Finance)
Education, training or experience in underwriting, statistics, accounting or finance, business analysis or project management
5-7 years of benefit analysis, planning and design or other related experience
Experience with HRIS systems and respective report writers; PeopleSoft preferred
Experience with data warehouses and claims database; MedInsight preferred
Advanced experience with creating spreadsheets and merging documents
Proficient benefits knowledge required including compliance with the state and federal laws and knowledge of benefit laws, such as COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA and CAA
Understanding of Human Resource concepts such as benefit plans a must
Strong technical knowledge of a variety of employee and retiree benefit programs, contract compliance, claims processing and resolution, and program development and presentation required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint required
Strong analytical and math skills required to determine benefits, payments, and perform statistical analyses of benefit plans
Able to handle superior levels of confidentiality concerning employee information
Excellent time management, interpersonal communication, presentation, organization, decision-making and planning skills
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
Ability to assist and support others
Preferred
Advanced related degree preferred
Additional coursework in related fields or certification preferred
Additional knowledge of Canadian benefit laws preferred but not required
Compensation plans and employment processes knowledge preferred
Benefits
Competitive 401K + Match
Flexible PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Annual Merit
Education Assistance
Mentorship/ Development Programs
Diversity Belonging & Innovation Groups
Company
UNFI
UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$507.1M2024-04-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $7.1M
1996-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Sandy Douglas
Chief Executive Officer
Giorgio Matteo Tarditi
President and CFO
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