[Hiring] Senior Retirement Benefit Analyst @Lehigh Valley Health Network

Role Description

The Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst serves as the main contact with HRIS in the design, development, and administration of the retirement benefit programs in the HCMS system for the enterprise. The Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst should possess a clear understanding of the HCMS benefits module to assist the retirement benefits team in troubleshooting issues. The Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst will serve as the leader in the retirement area when developing efficient processes in the HCMS system.

Job Duties

• Serves as a subject matter expert in both the retirement area and the HCMS systems as a point of contact for escalated colleagues' retirement benefits program inquiries.
• Assists the retirement benefits analysts in researching and troubleshooting retirement plan issues and works with HRIS to resolve the issues.
• Identifies the root cause of issues and resolves them by updating the HCMS benefits module or HCMS processes.
• Acts as the liaison between HRIS, IT, and the retirement team when researching issues in the retirement benefits.
• Creates processes to generate audit reports to improve the efficiency of processing retirement benefits.
• Educates the retirement team in the HCMS benefit module.
• Creates and reviews bi-weekly payroll files, quarterly files, and annual compliance files including NDT files to ensure accurate and compliant processing.
• Works with HRIS and IT to update the benefits module due to programming changes, plan changes, or regulatory mandates.
• Collaborates with retirement plan vendors to ensure compliance and efficient administration.
• Analyzes data sources to provide evidence-based recommendations about process improvement within the retirement domain.
• Creates standard operating procedures for how the HCMS benefit module relates to the retirement plans.
• Documents processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and consistency.
• Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for process improvements and program enhancements.
• Proactively adopts and leverages technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years in Benefits Administration and HCMS administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Human Capital Management System.
• Skilled in process management.
• Ability to listen actively, communicate clearly and empathetically, take responsibility, adapt, and exercise self-control under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business or related field.
• 5 years in Human Resources Operations.
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, Social Security, and DOL requirements.
• Experience working with outsourced benefits administration vendors.
• PHR - Professional in Human Resources - HR Certification Institute or CP - Certified Professional - Society for Human Resource Management or CCP - Certified Compensation Professional - WorldatWork or CEBS - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Additional Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Lift and carry 25 lbs., frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Work Shift

• Day Shift

Address

• 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

• REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA

Position Type

• Remote

Union

• Not Applicable

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday

Department

• 1004-13101 CSS-Human Resources Admin