Role of a Senior Health Plan Analyst 

LOCATION:  This position is located in Dixon, CA or Reno/Sparks, Nevada - Hybrid Position

Under limited general direction, this role provides expert consultation and information to management by leading and supporting a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, delivery, reporting, analysis, financing, ongoing management, and communication of the Recology benefits program. This role serves as a key liaison with brokers, vendors, and employees.

Essential Responsibilities:
•    Oversees a portfolio of benefits programs, including medical, wellness, dental, life, and disability insurance.    
•    Leads the annual benefits renewal process, including project planning, communication, and implementation of changes.    
•    Ensures compliance with all contractual agreements, legal requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, etc.), and facilitates timely updates to policies and procedures.    
•    Oversees the management of our benefit vendor and consultant relationships and contracts.    
•    Manages eligibility feeds for health benefit vendors, ensuring timely and accurate system updates.    
•    Researches and resolves complex, non-routine problems, including policy and contract issues.    
•    Oversees governmental reporting related to non-retirement benefits (e.g., 5500, 1095C, SFHCSO), and coordinates with Payroll and other departments as needed.    
•    Writes reports and queries, maintains procedural documentation, and analyzes benefits data to inform decision-making.    
•    Develops, reviews, and distributes legally required notices and benefits communication materials.    
•    Continuously assess and improve processes to streamline and automate workflows.    
•    Leads or assists with the RFP process for new vendors and benefit programs, including benchmarking and market analysis.    
•    Analyzes employee utilization data to enhance benefit offerings and recommend cost-effective program designs.    
•    Coordinates benefit program rollouts and new vendor implementations, ensuring effective communication and change management.    
•    Assists in developing benefits program strategies for various employee groups, including union and non-union populations.    
•    Designs and organizes employee benefit meetings, fairs, and educational sessions to improve understanding and engagement.    
•    Collaborates on People projects and cross-functional initiatives.    
•    Provides backup support for Health Program Benefit Specialists and other team members as needed.    
•    Travel may be required for meetings and/or site visits.    
•    Performs other duties as assigned.    

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or GED required.    
•    Bachelor's degree preferred.    
•    Four plus years of in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in health benefit plan operations for plans with over 500+ participants, are required.    
•    Health broker/consultant experience preferred.    
•    CEBS or GBA certification preferred.    
•    Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities. Advanced Excel and Word skills.    
•    HRIS System and query report (e.g., Hubble, JD Edwards) experience.    
•    Understands and is able to follow COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA and other benefit-related laws.    
•    Strong math skills to determine benefits, payments, and perform analyses of benefit plans.    
•    Bilingual English/Spanish (Speaking, Reading & Writing) preferred.    
•    Ability to oversee and direct the workflow of other team members and guide other team members using own expertise and knowledge.    
•    Strong communication (oral and written), organization, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills.    
•    Ability to project manage with attention to detail as well as use analytical skills to solve problems.    
•    Listen to and build customer relationships; increase customer satisfaction and ensure commitments are met.    
 

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional chall