Senior Specialist, Benefits Analyst (Temporary) (Project Management)
ERM is seeking a Senior Specialist, Benefits Analyst (Temporary) to join the Total Rewards team within our growing organization. The Benefits Analyst will be responsible for providing professional level analysis and support with regard to ERM's employee benefits, benefits customer service to our employees, and maintenance and review of related compliance programs. This role contributes to the success of ERM by ensuring our employees are rewarded equitably, and through maintaining accurate, reliable data for the organization to help inform strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will apply self-initiative to problem solving, have a positive team and customer service attitude, and strong organizational skills to ensure benefits are administered accurately, efficiently and compliantly to meet government regulations and deadlines as well as respond to employee questions around benefit plans and programs.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Provide benefits subject matter expertise while providing employees with exemplary customer service, supporting our Human Resources Business Partners and Human Resources Customer Service Center – HR Connect regarding any/all benefit matters.
Maintain Employee Benefits Records. Including but not limited to open enrollment, new hire support, Qualified Life Event (QLE) processing, Transfer management, and termination process management for Benefits related changes – including health, welfare, and retirement programs.
Ensure effective and compliant transfer of information to vendors.
Assist in managing the benefits budget, paying vendor bills, tracking/monitoring premium arrears, and reconciliation of enrollments and premium collection.
Support compliance testing, audits, and investigations through reporting and analysis. Assist with managing benefit regulatory requirements and compliance related reporting and filings.
Provide Benefit customer service, program development, and communications to key stakeholders.
Provide benefit support, research and analytics as required for business management.
Contribute to the creation and delivery of Total Rewards projects, training materials for managers, and employee resources as needed.
Manage Data Quality - Ensure that data for regions is up to date, drive the processes and ensure audit reports are clean & accurate. Coordinate with local BUs within the region as needed.
Communicate risks, issues, and status on relevant findings to the Regional Director, Total Rewards on timely basis.
Perform audits of HRIS data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Complete recurring and ad-hoc reporting requests.
Supporting change management and training activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience
Human Resources and/or Benefit experience.
4+ years of experience working in a data-centric/analytics-oriented role and relevant experience.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Word and Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, advanced formulas) required. Database familiarity is preferred.
Experience with creation and ongoing review/maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.
Demonstrated analytical abilities with attention to detail for data accuracy analysis.
Experience with Workday (including benefits).
Experience of working with stakeholders and third-party vendors at all levels in a pressurized environment with tight deadlines.
Knowledge of data privacy and compliance rules, regulations, and best practices.
Excellent communications skills – interpersonal, oral, written are all important.
Well organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks.
Desire to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growing, fast paced, and deadline driven ecosystem with ability to work independently, collaborating with peers, under minimal supervision.
Willingness to work across time zones.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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