Benefits Analyst jobs in Davenport, IA

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Oversee the daily administration of employee benefits programs like health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans, life insurance, disability, Employee Assistance Plan and other voluntary benefits.

• Provide comprehensive explanations of benefits to new hires.

• Positively respond to employees’ questions regarding benefits, coverage, and eligibility during enrollment.

• Guide employees with benefits enrollment, changes, or updates due to life events like marriage, childbirth, etc.

• Serve as a liaison between the district and insurance providers, monitoring and reporting on insurance claim issues.

• Provide accurate and complete information about benefits plan coverages, options, deductibles, employer contributions, employee premiums, enrollment deadlines, and any changes to existing benefits.

• Maintain accurate employee benefits records, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.

Retirement Plan Administration

• Administer the daily transactions of the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS).

• Positively respond to employee questions about their retirement plan(s).

• Guarantee timely input of data in appropriate systems.

• Compile and maintain enrollment, changes, retirements, etc, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in accordance to plan documents.

Leaves of Absence

• Administers various leaves, including but not limited to, FMLA and Non-FMLA related leave.

• Determine leave eligibility, including calculating allowed benefit hours and completing Eligibility Notices and Rights & Responsibilities in a timely manner.

• Provides medical certifications, interprets completed certifications and evaluates if requirements are met.

• Completes and communicates the Designation Notice in a timely manner.

• Ensure accurate records and tracking.

• Monitor leave balances.

Compliance

• Ensure that the district’s benefits programs comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA), ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA and other federal, state and local regulations.

• Audit invoices for accuracy.

• Support ADA and Workers Compensation activities.

Vendor Management

• Work with insurance and retirement plan providers and vendors to ensure employee data is enrolled correctly and benefits are delivered on time and as needed.

• Work with benefits providers to review plan performance and ensure high quality service delivery.

Qualification Needed/ Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience in benefits and leave administration.

• Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits programs and regulatory compliance.

• Strong understanding of federal and state laws related to benefits and leave, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and FMLA.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems and benefits administration software for accurate record keeping and reporting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

Physical Requirements of Position: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 15 pounds at a time.

• Must be able to work on a computer for prolonged periods.

• Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff.