Crate and Barrel · 4 hours ago
Benefits Analyst
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCrate and Barrel is seeking a Benefits Analyst responsible for the administration of employee benefit programs across the U.S. and Canada. The role involves partnering with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance and efficiency in benefit programs, as well as conducting data analysis and reporting.
Retail
Responsibilities
Administer health, welfare and retirement benefit programs across U.S. and Canada
Respond to associate benefit inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses while reviewing eligibility, elections and payroll deductions
Process and maintain benefit transactions in Workday ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Conduct regular audits of benefit data to ensure compliance with regulatory and plan requirements
Coordinate with payroll to resolve and recoup missed benefit premiums
Point of contact for benefit carriers and insurance broker to resolve discrepancies and associate issues
Responsibility for 401(k) plan form 5500 preparation, review, and timely filing, including coordination with recordkeepers, auditors, and third-party administrators
Support additional annual and ongoing compliance reporting, including; ACA (1095-C filling), Healthcare 5500 filing, PCORI fees and Non-discrimination testing in the US as well as Quarterly Canadian T-10 retirement plan filings
Assist with benefit modeling, trend analysis, and cost analysis to support decision-making
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports identifying trends and performance indicators
Participate in benchmarking efforts and industry surveys
Reconcile benefit invoices and partner with Finance on general ledger reporting and discrepancies
Support planning and execution of annual open enrollment
Assist in developing benefits communications, guides, FAQ’s and presentations
Provide training and guidance to associates, leaders, and HR partners
Qualification
Required
Experience with Workday is required
Demonstrated experience with annual 401(k) 5500 filing that includes pulling and analyzing report data, responding to plan recordkeeper & auditor requests and ensuring that deadlines are met
Experience with additional compliance reporting, including ACA, PCORI, Healthcare 5500, and Non-discrimination testing
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain complex information clearly
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Analytic mindset with the ability to identify trends and recommend process improvements
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Professional discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
Empathetic, service-oriented approach with a focus on delivering a positive associate experience
Preferred
3+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a multijurisdictional (U.S. and Canada) environment
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Spanish/English bilingual skills strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Company
Crate and Barrel
At Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janet Hayes
Chief Executive Officer, Crate & Barrel Holdings
Ana Hagemaster
Human Resources Business Partner
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