Benefits Billing & Reconciliation Analyst 2

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 50 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Summary

The Benefits Billing & Reconciliation Analyst 2 is responsible for administration of our Health & Welfare benefit programs, reconciliation and payment of employee benefits and compliance.

Primary Duties

• Reconcile and pay employee health and welfare plan invoices. Work with Finance and vendors to ensure timely payment
• Responsible for process flow of benefit records and verify accurate and timely enrollment
• Administer employee benefit health & welfare programs, Section 125 plans, COBRA administration, Life/Disability plans, voluntary benefit plans and Paid Time Off plans
• Ensure benefit programs are complaint regarding company policy’s and governmental regulations. Conduct and oversee compliance reporting, benefit audits, annual testing requirements along with updating and maintaining benefit plan documents.
• Keep current on benefit industry trends along with best practices and innovation possibilities

• Serve as a benefit resource to NAES employees, family members and the HR Team
• Partner in providing benefits education to the HR Team
• Provide backup support for other Benefits Analysts

Scope of Responsibilities

 Support the administration of employee benefit programs. Consults with and advises employees, managers and HR staff on eligibility, plan provisions, and other matters related to benefits. Performs duties independently with only general directions given.  Decisions are made within policy constraints.    

Working Relationships

The position this job reports the Benefits Manager. Works regularly with third party benefits consultants, plan providers, benefit administration system and HR Business Partners to ensure the company is current with new and changing HR policies and practices on a local state and federal level.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $35.67 to $41.03 per hour.

 Education and Experience

• BA or BS degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience highly desired.
• 3+ years of Human Resource experience desired with a focus on benefits.
• Certification desired; PHR/SPHR and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Current working knowledge of federal and state benefit laws and regulations, including COBRA, Section 125, ERISA, HIPPA, and Affordable Care Act knowledge
• BusinesSolver and UKG-Pro experience highly desired. Strong MS Suite knowledge
• Strong communication skills, analytical skills, and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Must be self-directed and able to work in a team-based environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Typical working days Monday through Friday, business hours. Additional time and on-call support may be required during heavy workloads or to meet deadlines. 15-20% travel is required.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Performance

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time, and to ensure the customer’s needs are being met. 

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES; and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times.  Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs, whenever on company property.  Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures.  Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each and every employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law. 

Qualifications Skills Preferred Customer Service Intermediate Human Resources Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Organizational Skills Advanced UKG Pro Advanced Verbal and Written Communications Advanced Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Experience Preferred The Benefits Billing & Reconciliation Analyst 2 is responsible for administration of our Health & Welfare benefit programs, reconciliation and payment of employee benefits and compliance. Equal Opportunity Employer
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