LEAD BENEFIT SYSTEMS ANALYST

ROLE:  LEAD BENEFIT SYSTEMS ANALYST
SKILLS : HCM, BENEFIT
OVERALL EXPEREINCE 10YRS+

Summary:
The Benefit Systems Analyst is responsible on behalf of the Benefits Department for the day-to-day operations of the current ePersonality (eP)/Highline Payroll/HRIS system, and will be responsible for ongoing operations and implementation new HCM system(s);creating customized reports and configuring/improving business processes to support changes in plan structure and Benefit Department initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Create reports and data files for the Benefits Department and external parties, including support for annual Financial Audits and Other Post Employment Benefits(OPEB) reporting required under GASB
Diagnosing and resolving technical issues
Maintain data interfaces and transmission files with client'svendors and third-party administrators
Systems configuration for benefit plan changes and systems upgrades
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Develop and utilize internal analysis reporting to discover inefficient and adverse trends and work to correct
Drive continuous service improvement
Determine underlying problems to eliminate repeat issues
Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
Complete assigned tasks related to day-to-day operations.
These processes may include, but are not limited to, eligibility enrollments, systems variances reports, and carrier audits
Other duties as assigned
Benefits systems experience for implementation and maintenance
Experience working with unionized employees a plus
Able to manage a fast-paced environment; meet strict deadlines handle multiple ongoing projects concurrently
Expert knowledge of common Information Systems
Experience with service delivery modes, processes, techniques, and tools.
Knowledge of SQL, Discoverer, Oracle, OBIEE, Java, Move-It, DOS BATCH/CMD, FTP, MS Access, .NET
Excellent written and oral communications skills as well as strong analytical and organizational skills required.
Advanced Excel Skills
Must be able to take initiative and work independently
Strong presentation skills and ability to convey technical information to non-technical users
Strong critical thinking skills

Manager looking for in candidate:
They need to be able to create reports on demand, create SQL scripts for retrieving, updating records for employee portal alongside having some grasp with benefit business rules. Interview would be more productive if candidate is more technical than of knowledge of benefit rules."