Senior Benefits Analyst

As a Senior Benefits Analyst at Schweiger Dermatology Group, your responsibilities include managing daily operations of health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans, overseeing retirement programs, facilitating annual open enrollment, and serving as the main contact for all benefit-related inquiries. You'll collaborate with benefits brokers to ensure optimal administration, document procedures, and conduct educational sessions for employees.

To qualify for the Senior Benefits Analyst position at Schweiger Dermatology Group, candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in administering employee benefit programs, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, experience with HRIS systems like Ultipro or Workday, and a comprehensive understanding of federal and state regulations related to employee benefits. Strong communication and analytical skills are also essential.

The Senior Benefits Analyst plays a crucial role in enhancing employee satisfaction at Schweiger Dermatology Group by ensuring the effective administration of health and welfare benefits, facilitating open enrollment, and addressing employee inquiries. Your efforts directly impact how staff perceive their benefits, contributing to a positive workplace culture.

While the Senior Benefits Analyst position at Schweiger Dermatology Group is primarily remote, there are requirements for in-office attendance for monthly meetings at our Central office in New York City. Additional in-person team meetings may also be necessary, providing opportunities for collaboration and team building.

As a Senior Benefits Analyst at Schweiger Dermatology Group, you can expect an attractive compensation package including medical, dental, vision benefits, an HSA contribution, company-sponsored short-term disability, a 401K plan, and employee discounts on skincare products and services. The work environment is designed to encourage both personal and professional growth.

In answering this question, outline your previous roles managing benefits programs, focusing on specific responsibilities such as open enrollment, compliance, and communication with employees. It’s helpful to provide examples where you successfully enhanced employee satisfaction or streamlined processes.

Discuss your approach to compliance by highlighting your knowledge of relevant regulations such as ACA, ERISA, and COBRA. Provide specific examples of how you've addressed compliance issues in your previous positions to demonstrate your understanding and proactivity.

Focus on your methods of engaging employees during these sessions, such as using visual aids, interactive activities, or real-life scenarios that relate to their experiences. Discuss how you assess the effectiveness of your training and adapt based on feedback.

Illustrate your conflict resolution techniques by providing an example of a past issue you’ve encountered, your steps to address it, and the final resolution. Highlight your communication and analytical skills that helped you navigate the situation successfully.

Clearly mention the specific HRIS systems you have experience with, including Ultipro or Workday. Discuss how these tools assist in your daily operations, like tracking enrollment, processing benefits, or ensuring compliance.

Explain your organizational skills and time management techniques, such as creating a priority matrix or using project management software. Provide an example of managing multiple projects while successfully meeting deadlines.

In answering this, detail your familiarity with short and long-term disability and leave laws such as FMLA and how you’ve managed requests and compliance in the past. It’s advantageous to provide examples of your contribution to modifying policies or processes.

Use this opportunity to showcase your analytical skills by specifying a situation where you identified a gap in the process. Describe your initiative to implement a new procedure and the positive outcome it had on employee satisfaction or operational efficiency.

Discuss your commitment to professional development and continuous learning, mentioning resources such as attending webinars, subscribing to industry publications, or participating in relevant professional organizations.

Articulate your passion for benefits administration and how Schweiger Dermatology Group's mission aligns with your professional values. Highlight your admiration for their commitment to a positive employee experience and how you wish to contribute to their success.