Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

10/04/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128273

Position Title

Senior Benefits Analyst

Department this Position Reports to

Benefits

Hiring Range Minimum

Please inquire

Hiring Range Maximum

Please inquire

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
7 Lebanon St

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Provides a broad range of data analysis, project management, and research in the administration of the College’s benefit plans, for both the health & welfare and the retirement plans and makes recommendations to leadership to improve systems and processes. Develops and executes in-depth processes to ensure compliance with benefit plan documents and federal regulations. Supervises the Benefits Analyst.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Five or more years of experience as an HRIS or Benefits Specialist, or other related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to troubleshoot systems-related issues.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Technical aptitude and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include intermediate to advanced excel skills. HR systems experience such as Oracle HR or similar.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of supervisory experience.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Kevin Harrington

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Michelle Scichilone

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/65313

Key Accountabilities

Description

Prepares and analyzes benefits reports from multiple systems, ensures data integrity and resolution of discrepancies and complex issues, makes appropriate adjustments to databases.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Evaluates current benefit plan practices and procedures and identifies areas for improvement. Makes recommendations to leadership and facilitates the implementation of approved changes through project management, coordination of involvement from key stakeholders, and collaborating with HRIS team in facilitation of technical updates.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Leads data-driven projects requiring the testing of employee data for purposes of providing accurate information, such as, producing personalized Total Compensation statements.

Percentage Of Time

10

Description

Collaborates with HRIS team and outside vendors to compile data from various sources to provide reports necessary to ensure compliance with benefit plan documents and federal regulations, as well as to provide data analysis for management (i.e. ACA reporting, retirement plan reconciliations, non-discrimination testing, etc.).

Percentage Of Time

15

Description

Serves as subject-matter expert for data processing and reporting by providing technical support, testing system functionality for system upgrades and troubleshooting issues.Drafts correspondence and other documents in response to data research and analysis.

Percentage Of Time

10

Description

Manages the vendor relationship for the health & welfare benefits administration enrollment platform, including monthly invoice validation and Open Enrollment planning.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Provides general guidance and direction to Benefits Analyst to ensure uniformity and efficiency among processes and procedures.

Percentage Of Time

5

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents