Benefits Analysis Coordinator

REPORTS TO

Manager, Benefits Analysis

CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The position interfaces with all departments within the organization, outside consultants, legal counsel and Pension and Health benefits related vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Benefits Analysis Coordinator is detail oriented and highly organized, team oriented, and possesses analytical aptitude and contributes to the Benefits Analysis team by supporting data analysis initiatives and learning methodologies and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Supports/Assists the Benefits Analysis team in its efforts to prepare and perform data analysis on pension benefits, health plan eligibility and claims, contributions, and audit.

·        Collaborates and assists analysts in departmental projects and reports. Performs basic analysis, as needed and under the supervision of department manager.

·        Coordinates with the department analysts and manager to maintain the Benefits Analysis policies and procedures manual, project inventory, and ensures procedures are up to date.

·        Assists and prepares materials and reports as instructed from the department manager.

·        Assists in the preparation of the data requested from the consultants, vendors, and internal users.

·        Participates in planning and completion of overall departmental projects.  Assists with implementation of department initiatives.

·        Be able to work independently and ensures assigned weekly and monthly projects are completed accurately and timely.

·        Be able to prioritize and assist with multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

·        Ability to accept direction and developmental guidance from department manager.

·        Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels.

·        Ability to contribute to cross functional projects both within the Benefits Analysis team and organizationally with other team members, as needed.

·        Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is required.

·        Performs other duties as assigned, including ad-hoc requests as necessary.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·        Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.

·        Detail oriented and ability to analyze data/information and gain contextual understanding. 

·        Demonstrates commitment to organizational and team successes.   

·        Takes initiative to improve processes and identifies new ways to enhance performance. 

·        Possesses strong problem-solving skills and enjoys finding solutions to challenges.

·        Exhibits strong collaborative skills and enjoys working in a team environment.

·        Service oriented and enjoys learning from others and values constructive feedback.

·        Ability to navigate through Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).

·        Intermediate user with Microsoft Excel and are comfortable working with large data files (experience/knowledge of pivot tables and advanced formulas preferred). 

·        Possesses a strong work ethic and can work independently with minimal supervision.

·        Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment to plan, prioritize and accomplish work timely.

·        Ability to work in a busy environment and manage multiple priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field with some experience in data analysis and/or project management is preferred.