Senior Benefits Analyst
12 month W2 contract
Onsite in Redwood City 3 days / week (Tuesday-Thursday)
The client is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Benefits Analyst whose main purpose and function is to provide overall support to the Rewards team to execute our strategy around attracting, retaining and supporting the people who are helping to create that future with a world-class total rewards program. The ideal candidate is someone with 5+ years of experience as a Benefits Analyst, supporting diverse, multi-talented teams at world-class organizations, providing timely and thorough support to employees as it relates to all benefits programs. They should have deep experience in benefits administration and leaves of absence management as well as exposure to the administration of workers compensation claims, relocation programs, and immigration cases. HRIS experience (Workday) is essential to success in the role. Lastly, the candidate should be comfortable with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, bring good energy, be hungry to learn, and be proactive about figuring out how to make things happen. They should be passionate about executing on big ideas and getting the best out of the people around them.
You Will :
- Support health and welfare plans to include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and other company benefit plans
- Partner and assist with managing relationships with third-party vendors
- Support team in coordinating annual Open Enrollment period and processes, system administration, work with brokers and carriers, and prepare employee communication materials
- Coordinate wellness events to engage and educate employees on benefit offerings Coordinate an engaging annual activity challenge that encourages employee participation and promotes a healthy workplace culture
- Support benefits orientation during bi-weekly onboarding sessions for new hires
- Assist with creation of meaningful and engaging employee communications and manage Benefits page(s) on company intranet
- Assist with Worker's Compensation and COBRA programs
- Assist with leaves of absence administration in collaboration with payroll team and third-party administrators
- Support the relocation program to ensure smooth relocation process for employee
- Support the People Operations team with data validation to ensure our HRIS is current and reflects accurate employee information
You Have :
A minimum of 5 years of related experience in administration of benefits, including health and welfare, 401(k), and leave administration within a fast growing organizationDemonstrated ability to think critically, analyze, listen, clarify, solve problems and work independentlySolid Google Suite skillsWorkday experience strongly preferredFunctional knowledge of Human Resources business processes (benefits administration, payroll, etc)Knowledge of current State and Federal benefit rules and regulationsKnowledge of group life and health; knowledge of federal regulations such as Section 125, HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRAStrong and effective communication. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills developing, building and maintaining strong business partnerships.Superior analytical skills and understanding of human resource and financial issues and best practicesAbility to handle high level of confidentiality regarding employee informationExcellent planning, time management, decision-making, presentation, organization and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously critical to the success of this roleApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.