We have an outstanding career opportunity for anHR Benefits Analyst to join a leading Company located in the Richmond, VAsurrounding area. Provide general administration for U.S. employee benefit plans. Responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of U.S. Benefits to include health and welfare, retirement and savings plan administration. Also assisting with data management, vendor coordination and employee inquires to help ensure benefits align with the company's total rewards strategy. Job Responsibilities: + Assist in the administration of retirement and savings plan, as well as employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life and disability. + Support annual open enrollment process by testing systems, distributing materials and answering employee questions. + Maintain benefit records and ensure accurate data entry in the HRIS system. + Process death claims for life insurance program/retiree health program. + Handle all STD/LTD enrollment and approvals. This includes coordinating with on-site medical and HR representatives from across the U.S . + Assist with all billing and self-invoicing needs related to disability. + Lead new hire benefits orientations and validate new hire data entry in HRIS system. + Provide first-level support to employees on benefits inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed. + Coordinate with third-party vendors to verify enrollments, resolve basic issues and ensure data accuracy. + Contribute to special projects and initiatives aimed at improving the employee benefits experience. + Provide support in other areas of HR as needed ( e.g. special projects and vacation coverage). Basic Hiring Criteria + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. + Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of benefit plans and practices typically obtained by working in similar roles of increasing responsibility for 2 or more years. + 5 or more years experience in HR or Benefits. + Experience with HRIS systems to include UKG. + For employees, an appropriate combination of experiences that will support the required skill base may replace one or more of the specific experience requirements above. + Working knowledge of self-funded benefit plans and practices. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including lookups, pivot tables, and logical function formulas. + Able to consistently demonstrate accuracy and effectiveness in judgment in the decision-making process. + Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and willingness to explore new concepts in employee wellness, benefits compliance and HRIS systems. + Ability to work productively in a team environment. + Effective oral and written communication skills; listens effectively. + Demonstrate effective organizational skills by prioritizing work, developing appropriate timelines and working towards deadlines. + Able to develop and maintain effective peer and organizational relationships. + Able to cope with stress and multiple work interruptions. + Able to oversee multiple, detailed projects simultaneously. + Able to maintain confidential information. + Able to travel as required. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance