Benefits Analyst

• Improve the delivery and administration of various benefit programs and focus on an exceptional employee experience.
• Evaluate and compare existing company benefits programs with those of other employers by analyzing competitor programs and through survey participation and benchmarking.
• Identify, analyze, and assist in implementing process improvements within benefit administration.
• Collect, review, and prepare information used for plan analysis, design and pricing.
• Develops and tracks process documentation, including process maps, operating procedures and key performance indicators.
• Research, analyze, and recommend resolution to internal and external issues through interpretation and application of written plan documents.
• Develop employee communications regarding benefits and benefit changes.
• Interface with management and legal to research benefit related issues and coordinate timely responses.
• Prepare and recommend, with legal consultation, benefit documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements, vendor contracts, Form 5500, Summary of Material Modifications and Summary Plan Descriptions.
• Identify actions required for compliance with provisions of PPACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, DOL and IRS.
• Monitor and direct third-party administrators to assure superior service to plan participants while maintaining cost efficient administration.
• Conduct employee benefits meetings.
• Complete ad-hoc projects as needed to support administration and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or other related field.
  • Will consider relevant job-related experience for non-degree candidates.

• Requires a minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in benefits administration, with emphasis on savings and retirement plans.

• Competent with MS Office applications.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of HRIS (SAP preferred).
• Ability to communication observations effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to protect confidential information.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Nearest Major Market: Houston