Benefits Analyst

Essential Job Functions

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, and leave plans.


• Manage employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and benefits administration systems.


• Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to support plan administration, resolve issues, and ensure effective service delivery.


• Analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends; prepare reports and dashboards for HR leadership and Finance.


• Support benefits budgeting, expense forecasting, and cost analysis.


• Assist with compliance requirements, audits, regulatory filings, and reporting related to ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and Form 5500.


• Maintain accurate benefits documentation, plan records, and confidential employee information.


• Monitor vendor performance and support contract renewals, RFPs, and vendor selection.


• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, enrollment, and claims.


• Develop benefits communications and support open enrollment activities and employee education.


• Evaluate benefits programs, offer benchmark offerings against industry standards, and recommend improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills preferred.


• Knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements.


• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.


• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources preferred.


• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR analytics.


• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.


• Sitting for extended periods of time.


• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


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  Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.

  
  


• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan


• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use


• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits


• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program


• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities


• Employee Discounts


• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.