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Job Title: Benefits Operations Analyst
Location: Fully Remote
Client: Major Entertainment Company based in California.
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Rate: $50/hr on w2
The Benefits Operations team is seeking a US Benefits Analyst contractor to support the administrative needs of our benefit plans.
Our benefits programs are unique, and we are seeking a subject matter expert in all areas of US Benefits, including self-insured medical plans, 401(k), Family and Time Off plans.
This role will be responsible for tier 3 benefit inquiries and escalations, and operational administration of our benefit programs including vendor management, compliance, and Open Enrollment support.
Responsibilities:
Benefits Administration
• Experience managing the administration and vendor management for 401(k) and health plans, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA.
• First point of contact for tier 3 escalations and partnering with our shared services team to resolve employee inquiries.
• Experience and solid understanding of benefit compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination testing for FSA plans, PCORI, 5500 filing requirements, etc.
• Content Review management for our internal and external benefit sites.
• Investigate and resolve enrollment errors within our HRIS system, Workday.
• Partner with our Benefit Managers on strategic projects, including the implementation of new benefits, communication efforts, and adding new employee groups to existing plans.
• Supporting Annual Open Enrollment.
Requirements:
• 2-4 years of benefits and retirement plan administration
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment and effectively communicate with business partners while remaining highly organized and empathic.
• Experience with managing confidential data with good judgment, tact, and discretion, observing local and federal laws within the US.
• Ability to partner across the business and at different levels.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage different processes efficiently and with high degrees of accuracy and completeness.
• Sound understanding of HR standard methodologies for compliance and records management
• Experience with 401(k) and self-funded health plans is a plus
• Experience using Workday is preferred (expertise in LOA and Benefits modules is a