Sr. Benefits Analyst reports to the Director of Benefits and administers one or more health & welfare benefit programs for Aimbridge Hospitality. This position balances experience in employee benefits benefit vendor management and knowledge of the internal HR operations to ensure efficient plan administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
4 to 6 years of progressing benefits administration experience; bachelor's degree preferred
Subject-matter expert on health & welfare benefits including experience with self-funded medical plans
Must have advanced MS Office skills (Excel in particular)
Excellent time management interpersonal communication presentation organization decision-making and planning skills
Able to handle superior level of confidentiality concerning associate information
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the programs' execution and administration and provides analytical support for a variety of benefit policies and programs
Partners with external and internal partners including HR Operations to ensure effective and timely handling of Health and Welfare benefit operations
Manages complex escalations requiring interpretation of plan designs and contracts
May provide leadership coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
Makes positive employee experience a priority while at the same time prudently managing the investments that Aimbridge is making in these benefit programs