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Sr. Benefits Analyst - Leave of Absence

Sr. Benefits Analyst - Leave of Absence

Granite ConstructionUSA, California, Watsonville
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for program management of one or more corporate benefit plans and / or programs. This position includes analyzing, monitoring and administering the associated processes to ensure compliance with legal mandates and the plan document(s). In addition, is responsible for developing a desirable and well communicated benefits program.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Responsible for general plan administration in accordance with the plan provisions and eligibility requirements to ensure compliance with plan guidelines and any associated legal requirements
  • Maintain all internal key controls necessary for support of the Company's internal and audit processes, to ensure accuracy and compliance of benefits related payroll interfaces
  • Manage external key controls by coordinating, managing and monitoring the timely and accurate transmission of benefit data to third party administrators and / or record keepers to ensure employee information is successfully transferred
  • Pay premiums, contributions or other plan expenses in a timely manner to ensure Company obligations are met
  • Provide leadership during audits of internal information and processes to ensure timely delivery of all requested documentation to auditors
  • Serve as a liaison between Company and outside vendor(s) administering plans. Conduct periodic meetings, monitor work product, (such as reporting), compliance and timely completion of milestones
  • Maintain communication with internal Human Resources representatives, employees, and other functional areas, and with government bodies, to promote clear communications and the flow of timely information
  • Provide customer service, counsel and education to participants regarding the Company's benefit programs in a manner consistent with plan guidelines, plan documents and Company policies
  • Make recommendations, related to process and / or procedural improvements (system upgrades, process efficiencies, etc.), in a manner compliant with Plan provisions, regulatory guidelines and legal mandates. These improvements include best practices, administrative improvements, automation, cost reduction and compliance considerations

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Work Experience

  • 6+ years of Benefits or Human Resources experience or related field.
  • Experience developing, maintaining and communicating policies
  • Certification in one or more related field(s) of study
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Knowledge of Federal, State regulations regarding applicable laws and those that impact the administration of Benefit policies.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, along with HRIS products and mainframe software
  • Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
  • Attention to detail, superior organizational skill, excellent follow through, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.
  • Ability to work in a high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines / deadlines
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
  • Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
  • Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Additional Requirements / Skills

  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive
  • #LI-SG1

    Our Benefits at a Glance :

    Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

    Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

    As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

    Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

    Base Salary Range :

    $81,525.00 - $122,288.00

    Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

    About Granite Construction Incorporated

    Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

    For additional information on applicant / employee rights please click here.

    Notice to Staffing Agencies

    Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his / her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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