Benefits Analyst

LHH is seeking a BENEFITS ANALYST for a contract position in Houston, TX.

Position: BENEFITS ANALYST

Type: contract/temporary (approx. 3 months)

Location: 100% ONSITE (77002)

Pay Range: $32-37/hr DOE

Work Schedule: 9/80 — Mon-Thurs (7:30 AM-5:30 PM) & ½ day every Fri (7:30 AM-11:30 AM)

DUTIES:

· Advise employees and leaders on all company Leave of Absence (LOA) procedures & policies, including Short Term Disability (STD), Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Long Term Disability (LTD), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Personal Leave, and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) via email, phone, virtual meetings, in-person meetings, and chat

· Coordinate with the Disability Claims Administrator on all STD, FMLA, LTD, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims to ensure they are processed accurately and timely

· Ensure all Leaves are entered in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) accurately and timely

· Coordinate with Payroll team on paid company leaves, including Benefit premium payments

· Coordinate with Safety team on Worker’s Compensation claims

· Work with Human Resources (HR) and Legal teams on complex leave and accommodation claims

· Assist with Wellbeing Program planning, communication, and execution

· Maintain Leave information on the company’s intranet and HRIS sites

· Assist with advising employees on the group Benefit plans, including Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), 401(k), and other Benefit plans

· Assist with advising employees on Benefit related company policies and procedures including Paid Time Off (PTO) plans, and COBRA, Medicare, and other related programs

· Assist with employee Benefit communications and notices, Benefit auditing, and HRIS reporting

· Assist with Open Enrollment planning, communication, execution, and auditing

· Assist with Affordable Care Act (ACA) auditing and reporting

· Education Assistance Processing

· Other Benefit/Leave duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· College Degree preferred

SKILLS:

· Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and familiarity with Access

· Knowledge of HRIS; Workday experience a plus

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

· Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and/or assignments concurrently

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, vendors, brokers, and other job-related contacts

· Strong initiative with the ability to work independently

EXPERIENCE:

· At least two (2) or more years of professional experience working in HR with a background in Leave and Benefits; prior work experience in the energy sector a plus

· Professional HR or Benefit certifications a plus

· Wellbeing Program experience a plus

· Knowledge of the interaction between STD, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, PWFA, and company leave policies

· Knowledge of administration of group Benefit plans, including Section 125 Cafeteria plans, and Wellbeing programs

· Knowledge of employment and Benefit laws and regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA, and ERISA

· Knowledge of government agencies, including the DOL and EEOC, along with current leave and accommodation related court cases

· Knowledge of HR practices and procedures

Pay Details: $32.00 to $37.00 per hour Search managed by: Nicole Vassiliades

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.