Senior Benefit Analyst (Houston)

Benefits Administration Specialist

Responsible for managing and administering SCI's 401(k) plan, managing compliance issues (e.g., ACA) and researching, evaluating and administering company benefit programs that attract and retain associates while ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations. Functions as a liaison between vendors and associates.

Benefits Administration

• Administers all aspects of SCI's $1.8B 401k plans (one union plan and one non-union), as well as a defined contribution plan in Puerto Rico (e.g., vendor management, communications, funding, audit, etc.).
• Additional benefit programs such as : Service Awards and Employee Discounts.
• Responds to associate inquiries received through the Company's internal call center.
• Manages annual audits of retirement plans and submission of 5500s
• Manages annual 1095Cs and delivery to participants.
• Conducts monthly and annual ACA review for benefits eligibility
• Reviews 2nd level benefits appeals and provide recommended resolution to Benefits Manager in accordance with company policies, procedures and federal and state regulations.
• Supports HR Directors and Business Partners on escalated associate issues that require issue resolution with 3rd party administrators.
• Coordinates delivery of communications, educations and earning materials from internal and external sources to drive engagement with SCI benefits (mostly retirement plans).
• Partners with HRIS on requirement gathering on new benefit interfaces integrating technical and functional.

Vendor Relationship

Benefits Compliance

Benefits Research and Analysis

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