Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. In this role, you will conduct analysis and research to support the development and administration of effective U.S. and Canada benefits programs aligned with our organization's total rewards strategy.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provide research and / or analytics to support the analysis, design and administration of U.S. and Canada employee benefit programs, including utilization, trends and opportunities for benefit system or program improvement.
• Assist as a subject matter expert for benefit data and plan designs, including researching and analyzing data, creating reports and presentations, preparing reconciliations and assist with recommendations, etc.
• Analyze and report on benefit program utilization trends across the organization and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide reporting and benchmark data to identify benefit trends and develop executive updates. Participate in marketing of benefit plans, service providers and programs, vendor evaluation and selection.
• Involved in implementation and launch of new benefit plans, service providers and programs.
• Ensure accuracy of employee and benefit database via audits and system correction; perform reconciliation of benefit vendor data files, closed loop payroll, direct billings and payments and / or invoices
• Assist with the management of U.S. and Canada benefit vendors and third party administrators. Support the development, implementation, and administration of U.S. and Canada employee benefit programs ensuring benefit programs comply with existing policies and meet legal compliance.
• Review, troubleshoot and resolve data integrity and / or plan compliance documentation issues. Troubleshoot errors that are affecting company benefit plans and correct them within legal and / or plan guidelines.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring U.S. and Canada benefit plan design and operation is consistent with plan documentation as well as SOP and compliance requirements. Prepare and manage benefit SOPs.
• Provide or assist with the compilation of necessary data or documentation for compliance-related submissions and / or employee communications, including Form 5500, ACA, Notice of Creditable Coverage, and various state health and leave requirements.
• Collaborate on special projects with other key stakeholders such as Payroll, IS and other HR teams; function as subject matter expert on benefits in these projects.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Preferred Job Requirements

Certification / License :

Experience :

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.