Senior Benefits Analyst

Under general direction, the Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for enterprise-wide administration of LCS and LCS Community Employment's benefit plans, including health and welfare plans and any other employee benefit plans offered.

 

Experience is Everything;

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative work space. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors. 

 

The Role: 

• Monitor key processes, identify risks/issues, and coordinate with the applicable resources to resolve.
• Assist Benefits Manager with oversight and management of program compliance with regulations, plan documents, government reporting and other requirements.
• Oversees/directs administration of COBRA, FMLA, and ADAA processes to ensure effectiveness, understanding, and compliance.
• Manage the annual benefit open enrollment processes including development and maintenance of project plans, communication, and system implementations (for both LCS Assurance and LCS Marketplace).
• Serve as subject matter expert and respond to complex questions and issues from managers, team members, and employees while escalating cases as appropriate.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives across all programs.
• In alignment with the direction of the Benefits Manager, prepare and review benefit communications and manage enterprise-wide benefit communication and education plan.
• Serve as a system expert to troubleshoot, solve, and test technical issues as they arise.
• Ad hoc benefits analysis as requested.
• Oversee new hire on-boarding process to ensure effective delivery of information and positive employee experience.
• Researches current benefit trends and regulatory/legislated requirements and recommends programs/changes to the Benefit Manager.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

 

Qualifications:

• Required qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. 
  • Strong knowledge of health & welfare plans, retirement plans, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
  • Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to use discretion in working with sensitive and/or confidential information.
  • Comfortable working independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and with changing priorities and with a customer-focused perspective while adhering to deadlines.
• Preferred qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 
  • CEBS, CBP, or similar benefits certification is a plus.

 

Why LCS? 

Industry leader. The Nation’s third-largest senior living operator, ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities. 

Inclusive and collaborative culture. We’re dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.

Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the Top Workplaces USA award for several consecutive years and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development and clued-in leaders, to name a few.

Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time.  We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.

Charity and community involvement.