Benefits Sr Analyst

About the position

As an HR Sr Benefits Analyst at Athene, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering and managing our employee benefit plans. Your expertise will ensure our employees receive the best support and guidance. You will demonstrate expert knowledge and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA. You will independently lead and participate in benefits-related projects to ensure timely and successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Coordinate the daily processing of benefits, including new employee enrollments, benefit election changes, terminations of coverage, COBRA, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, ESPP, 401(k) distributions, loans, hardship withdrawals, and compliance testing.
• Design and distribute materials for new hire orientation programs, benefit program overviews, annual open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions.
• Lead orientation sessions to help employees make informed decisions about their benefits.
• Assist in implementing new benefits and plan design changes, including employee communication, HR systems testing, vendor management, and auditing.

Requirements

• Over 4 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in benefit administration.
• Proficient in health benefits and 401(k) retirement plans; experience with Workday and/or Fidelity is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is a plus.