Benefits Analyst

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.

Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us. 

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is looking for a Benefits Analyst to join the Human Resources team. The Benefits Analyst will administer employee benefits. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in administering benefits including but not limited to self-funded medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, leaves of absence, retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• Assist in administering the company’s charitable contribution matching program and other aspects of corporate giving; track metrics and assemble materials for Giving Committee.
• Assist in developing opportunities to achieve Employer of Choice status
• Respond to benefit and giving questions ; escalate as needed.
• Process benefit changes driven by new eligibility, loss of eligibility and qualifying life events.
• Develop and coordinate benefits communications for educational and regulatory purposes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of benefits enrollment, account balances, medical records and other sensitive HR data.
• Maintain and foster working relationships with insurance carriers, retirement plan recordkeepers, third party administrators, consultants, payroll, HR Business Partners and other stakeholders.
• May analyze and make recommendations regarding the solution of complex problems related to the design, development, and implementation of benefit plans.
• Prepare reports related to enrollment, claims, leaves and expenses.
• Provide support to employees and managers in evaluating accommodations and leave requests.
• Participate in special projects across departmental and functional lines.
• Assist in the development and administration of policies, procedures and system configuration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience working in Human Resources and/or Benefits
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human resources, Business Administration or other applicable degree field
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, working with all levels of the organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; presents self and ideas clearly and concisely
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Adaptability, effectively responds to change, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and across time zones
• Appreciation for ever-changing regulatory environment; ability to research
• Appreciation for diversity of thought
• Experience with ADP a plus
• Experience with ADA and FMLA a plus
• Experience with non-qualified retirement plans a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office SharePoint a plus

Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. 

Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity)