Benefit and Compensation Analyst

About the Position

The Benefit and Compensation Analyst supports Employees to ensure employee benefit programs and offerings are in alignment with organization policies and guidelines, are competitive, and are compliant with local and legal regulations.

Examine and evaluate employee benefit and compensation programs. Assist in research and development of policies regarding benefit programs. Coordinate development of marketing and training materials for benefit and compensation programs.

*This position hosts a hybrid model with weekly in office days as well as remote.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend and implement employee benefit and compensation programs.
• Assist in research and development of policies regarding benefit programs. Coordinate development of marketing and training materials for benefit and compensation programs. Prepares and conducts presentations of benefits materials. Support the benefit plan renewal process. Identify long range objectives regarding benefit programs.
• Supports compensation functions and projects. Performs research/compiles statistics/analyzes data to prepare statistical reports for management review; creates and maintains data bases; conducts/participates in compensation studies to determine and recommend class/salary grade; evaluates internal/external equity issues.

• Serve as contact for plan vendors, third party administrators and employees providing timely excellent customer service. Coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration. Investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations.
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and organizational policy. Assure timeliness and accuracy of required filings.
• Assists in processing of leave of absence and accommodation requests.
• Processes daily/monthly billings in conjunction with accounting.
• Maintains benefits databases. Prepares regular benefit/comp reports extracting data from the database.
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the organization's benefits package.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Two (2) to years in benefits or related benefits administration.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are required.
• Project and team management/leadership skills and experience. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs. Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on the proposals.
• Knowledge of benefit contract language. Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription plans available for you and your family
• 20% employee discount
• Employee Assistance Program for you and everyone in your household
• Training and advancement opportunities at all levels of the organization
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

About Goodwill

We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees' differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

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• Administration
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