Sr. Benefits Analyst

Position Summary: Responsible for providing program support, budgetary and analytical assistance for the City’s self-funded Health, Wellness, Retirement and ancillary benefits.
Target Hiring Range - $56,514 - $74,859 (depending on qualifications)Essential Job Functions:Budgetary & Audit Support

• In conjunction with the Benefits Manager and Budget Team, serve as primary analyst for budgetary expenses, trends and forecasting for employee and retiree benefits.
• Administer vendor billing and participant reconciliations.
• Conduct cyclical audits and report missed opportunities for recurring processes.

Health, Wellness & Retirement

• Conduct employee benefit and retirement sessions and related follow-up to Plan participants.
• Assist with annual benefits open enrollment, new hire and life event administration.
• Administer other Post-Employment Benefits
• Partner with external vendors via phone, e-mail and service portals.
• Provide systems administration, data entry and reporting in support of Benefit functions.
• Assist with strategic initiatives, reporting, metrics and other analysis as directed.
  

Minimum Education & Work Experience : ? Associates Degree or equivalent college coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. ? 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in employee and/or retirement benefits Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & Skills:Education/ Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience in benefit administration and/or budget analysis.
• Experience in a self-funded benefits environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of business analytics tools, specifically MS Excel or related databases.
• Consistent attention to detail and ability to proactively seek opportunities for process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make organizational recommendations and guide actionable outcomes tied to metrics, trends and problem identification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy
• Strong project management and organizational skills, effectively managing multiple projects on target and as directed
• Intermediate to Advanced-level skill with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to present information in an organized, logical manner and ensure execution as expected for all core functions
• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment

Licenses & Certifications: ? Valid Class C Texas driver's license Physical Tasks & Working Conditions: The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Competencies: Models Organizational Values Customer Focus Communication Adaptability/Flexibility Results Focus/Project Management