AFSCME · 23 hours ago
Benefits Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAFSCME is one of the largest unions in the country, advocating for fairness in the workplace and providing vital public services. They are seeking a Benefits Analyst to assist in benefits administration, data analysis, and compliance testing for various employee benefit plans.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assists in the overall administration of the Pension Plan. Maintains records for pension plan contributions, which includes reconciling monthly contributions to bank statements
Review and verify employer and employee participation records and census data for accuracy and compliance with employee benefit plan provisions
Collects data necessary to perform required compliance testing for qualified benefit plans
Resolves discrepancies by engaging with affiliate staff
Create, update and verify benefit and HR related data and records including staff, participant and affiliate contact lists necessary for overall administration of benefit plans
Prepare benefit-related correspondence and distribute notifications required to ensure compliance with benefit plan provisions and applicable laws
Monitors and ensures accuracy of receivables for Pension, Health, Life and 401(k) payments
Acts as liaison with employee benefit plan service providers, AFSCME affiliates and AFSCME’s Accounting and Data & Analytics Departments, as needed
Resolves confidential employee questions or issues relating to benefits by reviewing benefit plan policies and procedures
Process enrollments, retirements, and terminations for the employee benefit plans
Qualification
Required
One to five years of experience in benefits administration with an accounting background gained through education, work or internships
Data analysis, accounting, and administrative support for various human resources and benefit plan operations
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in benefits, accounting or human resources systems or relevant work history
Experience or training in Benefits and HRIS database systems
Moderate ability and skills necessary to use spreadsheets and other software (including Excel, automated accounting and HRIS systems) to create and manipulate data to achieve required reports
Knowledge of employee benefit plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, health, life insurance, STD, LTD and AD&D benefit plans
Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures for retirement, health and other employee benefit plans
Knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, 401(k) regulations and other employment and benefit related laws and policies
Knowledge of Benefits and Human Resources practices, procedures and policies
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Professionalism including an understanding of the requirements of confidentiality
Strong interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to apply policies and procedures, conduct research, and make logical conclusions
Ability to perform multiple tasks under tight timelines
Travel and extended work hours may be required
Company
AFSCME
AFSCME is the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union with more than 1.6 million working and retired members.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Seward
ACCOUNTING CLERK II
J Michael Downey
President Rhode Island Council 94 AFSCME,AFL/CIO
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