Hood Distribution · 19 hours ago
Benefits Analyst
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHood Industries, Inc. is a blend of forest products manufacturing and distribution concerns. The Benefits Analyst is responsible for supporting the design, administration, and analysis of the organization’s employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance and serving as a resource for employees and the People Operations team.
Retail
Responsibilities
Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and identify/resolve discrepancies through regular audits
Coordinate with benefits carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators to resolve coverage and billing issues. Auditing file feeds for efficient communications of data and solutions to provide efficiency in those transactions
Assist in the day-to-day administration of health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and retirement plans. Process enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS/benefits systems accurately and in a timely manner
Support annual open enrollment, including testing systems, preparing materials, and assisting with employee meetings or webinars. Provide clear guidance to employees on how to enroll, make changes, and use their benefits. Respond to employee questions regarding eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan provisions
Assist with benchmarking benefits programs against market data to ensure competitiveness. Collect, analyze, and report on benefits data (enrollment, costs, utilization, etc.) Prepare regular and ad-hoc benefits reports for HR leadership and Finance. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in benefits usage and costs and recommend improvements
Support audits, data requests, and vendor reviews related to benefit plans. Participate in benefits-related projects such as vendor transitions, system upgrades, and plan design changes. Partner with HRIS/IT to test and maintain benefits configurations and data accuracy. Look for process efficiencies in enrollment, billing, and communications
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Above average analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present findings in a clear way
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting
Working knowledge of common employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FSA)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Enhance proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas)
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 5 years of experience in benefits, HR, or HRIS role
Preferred
Familiarity with key benefits regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA)
Experience with benefits administration systems and/or HRIS (e.g., UKG, Workday, ADP, Paylocity, etc.)
SHRM, PHR, or related coursework/certification
Benefits
Employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Company
Hood Distribution
Hardwood Lumber in Tucson, AZ
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase