Benefits Analyst - AWP Safety

AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

Join our vibrant team as a Benefits Analyst and play a key role in shaping our Total Rewards strategy. Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, you will ensure the smooth and effective administration of employee benefits with a focus on delivering exceptional service. The analyst will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and will make recommendations for improvements to benefit programs based on industry trends and best practices. This role requires a deep understanding of benefit plans, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability insurance, and other related benefits.

We're looking for candidates with a solid background in employee benefits who are proactive, organized, and problem solvers. This vital role is perfect for someone eager to contribute to organizational growth while prioritizing employee satisfaction and fostering a positive workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for all team member benefit inquiries, coordinate monthly benefit eligibility, and manage open enrollment and life event processing.
• Oversee and audit 401(k) deferrals and loan deductions, carrier invoice billing, and ensure compliance with all related regulations.
• Support the Total Rewards Team with daily plan administration, ongoing audits, and weekly vendor EDI processes.
• Organize and facilitate benefits enrollment sessions using UKGPro, and maintain accurate and audited records for annual 1094/1095-C Forms.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of and ensure adherence to all State, PFML, FMLA, and other relevant benefits regulations.
• Develop and maintain benefit policies and procedures, and ensure they are communicated effectively to employees.
• Collaborate with HR team to educate and promote employee engagement in benefit programs.
• Assist in the development and delivery of employee benefit presentations, communications, and training materials.
• Monitor and analyze benefit plan costs and utilization and make recommendations for cost containment strategies.
• Stay up to date on benefit plan regulations and legislation, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws.

• Comprehensive understanding of employee benefit regulations, including COBRA, FMLA, and state-specific laws.
• 3+ years of experience in employee benefits coordination, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills, thriving in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS, preferably UKG, along with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with benefit plan design, implementation, and administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.

• Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance.
• Company paid LTD.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity

The salary range for this position is $70K - $80K. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.