BENEFITS ANALYST

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to extract from the job posting: Title: Benefits Analyst (but we don't repeat title as heading). Provide summary maybe as About the role? The POSITION SUMMARY can be used for About the role. Responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES list. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS section. Requirements: There's a separate Requirements section (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, etc). Might combine with Qualifications? The instruction says use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need separate Requirements and Qualifications if both have content. Skills: maybe derived from qualifications? Could list skills like analytical, communication, organization, knowledge of regulations, etc. Could create Skills section. Benefits: The posting mentions benefits? There's a Benefits Specialist job title but not explicit benefits offered. There's a Compensation Disclosure about Vermont Act 155 but no actual range given. It says "provides the compensation range for this position in good faith." but no numbers given. So we cannot create Pay section because no specific numbers. Benefits: Not listed. So we should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule unless specific content. Thus we will include: About the role (from POSITION SUMMARY), Responsibilities (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES), Requirements (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, etc), Qualifications (QUALIFICATIONS), Skills (maybe extract from qualifications and requirements). But we need to avoid duplication. Could combine qualifications and skills? But instruction says we can include Skills section if we have content. We'll extract skills: Strong analytical skills, thorough knowledge of plan designs, knowledge of benefit plan contract language, knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, excellent communication and organization skills, computer proficiency, technical aptitude with Microsoft products, experience with HRIS and benefits databases, ability to work effectively in team, planning and priority setting, manage several complex projects, work under pressure, etc. We'll put those in

• . We must preserve all substantive information, not invent. So we need to include details from the posting exactly, but we can rephrase? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Means we should not omit details, but we can rephrase? Probably we should keep the information but can be concise as long as not losing detail. Safer to keep the bullet points as they appear. We need to avoid boilerplate: EEO/ADA statements, etc. Remove duplicated lines. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's structure:

  About the role

  The Benefits Analyst ensures the smooth processing of employee benefits within our organization. Primary responsibilities will include facilitating the benefits portfolio and lifecycle, from enrollment to termination. Collaborating closely with insurance vendors and employees to address inquiries, resolve issues, and communicate benefits information such as health, dental, retirement, and other benefit programs. This role also provides administrative support to the Human Resources team, including activities related to recruiting and general clerical support.

  That's from POSITION SUMMARY and DEPT. SCOPE maybe but we keep summary.

  Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and recommend new benefits programs.
  • Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.
  • Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
  • Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
  • Document and maintain administrative standard operating procedures for assigned benefits processes.
  • Compile requested data for Workers Compensation annual audit.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable government regulations.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
  • Process daily benefits.
  • Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, hardships and compliance testing.
  • Assist in overseeing maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
  • Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
  • Analyze group health and dental claims weekly and review monthly.
  • Assist and coordinate plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for audit and assessments.
  • Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment wellbeing events and summary plan descriptions.
  • Provide training and support to personnel.
  • Produce and file annual compliance reports (e.g. OSHA, Worker’s Comp)
  • Calculate employee eligibility for Vermont Sick Pay requirement on a quarterly basis.
  • Provide support to the HR team with day-to-day Human Resources responsibilities and functions.
  • Work in collaboration with Payroll to ensure accurate and a timely payroll deductions.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact for Worker’s Comp, ADA, Leave of Absence and FMLA programs.
  • Under the direction of the Chief HR Officer Broker, assist in the administration of employee pension plans to include distributions, discrimination testing, eligibility, plan design, and yearly compliance testing.
  • Assist in the new employee onboarding processes, including maintenance and creation of personnel files.
  • Back up as a payroll administrator as needed.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned
  • Employee Engagement: Supports and drives initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment across all departments

  Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience: 2+ years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Effective planning and priority setting.
  • Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
  • Knowledge of benefit plan contract language.
  • Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • Knowledge of Windows-based software preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP designation preferred but not required. CEBS professional designation preferred or ability to obtain within 12-months of hire.
  • Physical demands: Ability to work within a limited space and in bright and low lighted examination rooms. Ability to see objects closely, hear normal sounds with some background noise.
  • Environment & Working Conditions: Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens as well as potentially infectious conditions. Work and travel off site are required; some irregular hours may be required. The use of personal protective devices and appropriate safety measures must be employed for all aspects of known or potential exposure. Some work environments may be stressful.
  • OSHA Category: OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
  • Physical Demands details: Standing - Up to 1/3; Walking - Up to 1/3; Sitting - 2/3 or more; Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more; Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3; Pushing/Pulling - Up to 1/3; Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - Up to 1/3; Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3; Tasting or smelling - None; Weight lift: Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more; Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2; Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3; Up to 100 pounds - None; More than 100 pounds - None.
  • Special vision requirements: Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
  • Work Environment: Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None; Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3; Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3; Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3; Outdoor weather conditions - None; Extreme cold (non-weather) - None; Extreme heat (non-weather) - None; Risk of electrical shock - None; Work with explosives - None; Risk of radiation - None; Vibration - None; Typical noise level: Very Quiet, Quiet, Moderate Noise, Loud Noise; Hearing: Ability to hear calls; Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
  • CEBP or CCP certification or similar strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
  • Knowledge of benefit plan contract language.
  • Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  We could also add Skills section but we already have many skill items in Requirements and Qualifications. To avoid duplication, maybe we can create Skills section summarizing skills not covered elsewhere. But risk of duplication. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But they ask to use headings for sections like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We could include both if they have distinct content. Requirements includes education, experience, physical demands, etc. Qualifications includes degree, years, certifications. That's distinct enough. We should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule as no specific content. Now ensure we didn't include boilerplate like EEO/ADA statements, compensation disclosure, etc. We removed those. Check for any leftover boilerplate: We removed EEO/ADA statements, compensation disclosure, etc. Also removed "Job Type Full-time Description Job Description: Benefits Specialist Job Title: Benefits Analyst Job Code: 854 Hours: Days FTE: 1.0 FLSA Status: Exempt Department Name: Human Resources Location: Brattleboro, Vermont" - we omitted as minor metadata. We kept the position summary. Check for any duplicated lines: We have some repeated skill lines across Requirements and Qualifications (analytical skills, knowledge of plan designs, etc). That's okay as they appear in both sections; we are preserving all substantive information, not removing duplicates unless they are boilerplate. The instruction says remove duplicated lines (maybe meaning duplicated boilerplate). It's ambiguous. But we can keep them as they are part of distinct sections. Now output HTML fragment. Make sure to use proper escaping for any special characters like & etc. In the text we