Benefits Analyst

Overview

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
• Family-focused benefits  
• Wellness incentives 
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
• And more  

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The Benefits Analyst will administer and support employee benefits programs, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability. This role will serve as a key resource for employees, ensuring they understand their benefits, enrollment options, eligibility requirements, and available resources.

 

The Benefits Specialist works closely with Human Resources, payroll, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate benefit administration, compliance with federal and state regulations, and provide positive employee experience.

 

Benefits Administration

Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability

Manage employee eligibility and coverage status

Assist with coordinating annual open enrollment activities and attending events

Maintains and recommends improvements to process, procedures, and documentation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of benefits program administration

Employee Support & Education

Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires and maternity leave benefit sessions

Assist employees with escalated employee benefits questions by partnering with the Employee Resource Center

Ensures high level of customer service with employees

Compliance & Regulatory Management

Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPPA, ERISA, FMLA and other applicable regulations 

Maintain required benefits documentation and records 

Support internal and external audits

Monitor legislative changes affecting employee benefits programs

Vendor & Carrier Relations

Liaise with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators 

Resolve benefit- related issues and escalations

Coordinate implementation of benefit plan changes with internal and external parties

Review service performance and vendor compliance

HRIS & Data Management

Maintain accurate employee benefits data in HRIS system

Audit employee records for accuracy and completeness

Generate benefits reports and analyze data to report on trends or find errors 

Assist with troubleshooting issues and implement enhancements for the HRIS systems

Benefits Communication

Promote awareness of available benefit programs

Partner with internal departments to help promote plan changes and open enrollment

Maintain the employee benefits section of the intranet site

Additional Duties as Assigned

Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites may be required Work Type: Hybrid employee may split time between working remotely and working in the office MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field
• 2 years of experience in benefits administration, HR, benefits consulting, or related employee services

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required):

Performs work under direct supervision

Employee Benefit administration knowledge

Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders 

Strong analytical and project management skills

Ability to prioritize competing operational initiatives

Ability to articulate clear process workflows and manage high-stakes priorities smoothly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Peoplesoft or Workday
• Certification: Professional human resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Heal