Sr Analyst HR Benefits (Sr Specialist Retirement)

• Oversee the enrollment, eligibility verification, and ongoing support for retiree benefit programs, including medical, dental and vision.
• Coordinate LTD coverage administration, liaising with employees, insurance carriers, benefit payments, and status changes.
• Administer COBRA continuation coverage, including notification, eligibility tracking, enrollment processing, and communication with qualified beneficiaries.
• Process vendor-provided invoices for timely approval and processing.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for retirees, LTD participants, and COBRA beneficiaries to address benefit-related inquiries and provide guidance on coverage, eligibility, and billing.
• Manage retiree's marketplace insurance provider, escalating issues and ensuring accurate data sharing with vendor
• Tracking of LTD employees to ensure timely payment of benefits for coverage continuance in partnership with Leaves Team.
• Process vendor invoices as needed, while proper coding according to business area and employee cost center.
• Assist in retirement stage to employees (retirement kits and consultation) and provide support to COBRA users eligible employees.

• Experience in benefits administration, with a focus on retiree, LTD, or COBRA programs preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits management systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity.

• Degree: A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is required
• Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in benefits delivery

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