Saks OFF 5TH Hiring for Analyst, Benefits Administration at New York, New York Full Time

What This Position Is All About:

Under the direction of the Benefits Manager, the Analyst is responsible for supporting the Total Rewards team with the administration and delivery of employee benefits & wellness initiatives, policies and programs for Saks Off 5th stores and corporate teams. The position will be accountable for plan administration support, including but not limited to, participant escalations, vendor expense and invoice management, collaboration with HRPBs, and partnership with accounting and HRIS to support audit and financial activities. The position will conduct frequent research and analyses of existing programs and policies, including regular audits and quality improvement activities. This responsibilities will be conducted in accordance with plan design requirements and ERISA; includes vendor management compliance, customer service, issue resolution and communications.

As Analyst – Benefits & Wellness Administration, you will:

• Administer various employee group medical, dental and vision benefits programs, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding benefit related issues and questions; research and respond to employee inquiries.
• Provide constituents with insurance policy, plan design and benefit changes and network updates including analysis of impact
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are updated in a timely and accurate manner in HRIS system (transitioning to Workday) and vendor website.
• Oversee year-round enrollments for new hires and employees with qualifying events.
• Generate benefits reports from HRIS system, conduct monthly audits for enrollment, dependents, etc.

• Perform administrative tasks, including processing check requests, bills and invoices.
• Assist in reconciliation of benefit related bills.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of all pertinent federal and state laws.
• Assist with other team projects and functions, as necessary..
• Collaborate with account management team to achieve growth/renewal objectives; may assist in preparation and delivery of renewal packages.

Who Are You:

• A strong service-orientated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to convey detailed and complex information to others

• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand technical requirements
• Outstanding project management skills; ability to work independently and prioritize/organize workload to consistently meet deadlines

Experience you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or combination of CEBS, SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP Certification
• 3-5 years’ experience in benefits and wellness administration, with a strong emphasis on vendor relationship interaction, customer service, continuous improvement and compliance monitoring
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, such as Workday or similar
• Working knowledge of Federal and state regulations regarding employee benefits and leaves eligibility, including Section 125 regulations, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA and relevant Workers` Compensation statutes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) 

Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:

• Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers.
• A culture that promotes a flexible work environment.
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)
• Amazing employee discounts and other exciting perks

Thank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks OFF 5TH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks OFF 5TH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks OFF 5TH welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Thank you for your interest with HBC. We look forward to reviewing your application.

HBC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation and training.

HBC welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.