Hybrid Senior Benefits Analyst (H&W) en TEGNA Inc.
TEGNA Inc. · Tysons, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Oficina en Tysons
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
The TEGNA Benefits Team is looking for an analytical, detail-oriented and employee-experience-centric Senior Benefits Analyst. The Analyst will be responsible for the smooth and successful day-to-day operations of group Health and Welfare benefits plans. Interface with outside providers and consultants to ensure plans are being administered according to plan documents and provisions. The Analyst will also provide excellent customer service, investigate new benefits programs and monitor benefits administration. This role is an exempt, direct hire role, eligible for all companywide benefits.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer service and excellent communication skills. Additionally, we are looking for someone who can perform the role with a high level of accuracy and takes pride in delivering high quality work.
Responsibilities:
- Administer daily operations of health and welfare plans, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, disability, life, and voluntary benefits
- Troubleshoot issues between benefits administration systems and payroll/HRIS platforms
- Document and maintain administrative procedures for benefits processes
- Update and maintain benefit-related articles and resources on the internal company site to ensure employees have access to accurate and timely information
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience
- Audit benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes to ensure accuracy and compliance (ACA, federal/state mandates)
- Audit vendor functions to ensure accuracy and service quality
- Ensure compliance with ACA regulations and other federal/state mandates
- Support annual HR and regulatory filings, including data collection for audits, RxDC reporting and timely submission of reports, fees, and notices
- Partner with third-party vendors and consultants to manage service contracts and monitor performance standards
- Collaborate early and often to provide constant communication to HR Business Partners and other internal constituents (e.g. Labor Relations, Finance, Payroll)
- Act as liaison with internal TEGNA departments as subject matter expert and key resource for the use and promotion of benefit plans and programs
- Lead the benefits segment of New Hire Orientation on a rotating weekly basis with the Benefits Analyst
- Assist with benefit analysis, including evaluation of plan usage, coverage, cost, effectiveness, and competitive trends
- Develop analytics to evaluate benefit program effectiveness, identify trends, and support strategy and best practices. Proposing changes as necessary
- Work with outside consultants to benchmark and determine appropriate plan design changes or enhancements. Evaluate and compare existing company benefits with those of other employers
- Complete benefits surveys and analyze results to inform program improvements
- Maintain an external focus on best practices, regulatory requirements and the competitive environment
- Lead the Open Enrollment process, including strategy planning, coordination and communication of open enrollment delivery, education, presentation, system testing/updates, and execution
- Design and distribute materials for benefits orientation, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions
- Create communications for employees, including mass populations, as required regarding all benefit programs. Partner closely with the Corporate Communications team
- Support HR and benefits-related projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 5+ years of benefits experience, preferably with self-funded health plans. Experience with High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)
- Analytical and detail oriented, with the ability to locate resources and research and respond to questions timely
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to take initiative and prioritize to effectively manage deadlines
- Technically savvy with use of current Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a strong focus on customer service
- Ability to identify problems and solve them through innovative solutions and sound judgment
- Experience working with large employee population (up to 5500 employees) #LI-MS1
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
