Benefits Analyst

Summary

The Benefits Analyst supports business operations by assisting associates with benefits eligibility and enrollment. This role involves time-sensitive tasks such as end-user support, problem-solving, research, and troubleshooting. The Analyst collaborates regularly with associates, HR leadership, RNDC management, various departments, and vendor representatives.

In this role, you will

• Support vendor processing of daily benefits transactions, including life events, enrollments, documentation submissions, terminations, and beneficiary updates, ensuring compliance with Company Plan Documents, ERISA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Research and respond promptly and accurately to inquiries and issues from associates, HR leadership, payroll, and vendors regarding benefit plans, associate/dependent elections or deductions and RNDC benefits processes through various communication channels.
• Ensure accurate benefit records in HCM systems through regular audits and updates, and document processes and workflows in collaboration with management.
• Assist associates during open enrollment by addressing questions, testing HCM system setups, and auditing data and deductions in the first paycheck of the year.
• Manage the WBU! wellness program by supporting associates, communicating program details, liaising with vendors, and auditing wellness participation and surcharge data.
• Work with vendors to research and resolve integration errors/issues, ensuring timely resolution and updates of data in RNDC systems and vendor systems.
• Create and pay monthly benefit invoices and provide census reporting to the RNDC Benefits Broker as needed.
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What you bring to RNDC

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with employee benefit plans.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and support to associates.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and partner with various departments to meet company objectives.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and managing multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to present facts and recommendations clearly in both oral and written formats.
• Strong analytical abilities and comprehensive knowledge of employee benefit plans.
• Proficiency in HRIS/Workforce Management Systems, SAP, Benefit Focus, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, ensuring a stable internet connection for accessing sensitive information.

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits 
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.
 

Bonus if you bring

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industr