City:
San Francisco
Location:
1074 - Recology Service Center - San Francisco office
Subsidiary Name:
Recology Service Center
Role of a Senior Health Plan Analyst
NOTE: This will focus on health plans (medical) and not retirement.
Under limited general direction, this role provides consultation and information to management by assisting with a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, delivery, reporting, analysis, financing, ongoing management, and communication of the Recology benefits program. It also interfaces with the broker, vendors, and employees.
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversees various benefits programs, including medical, wellness, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Manages the benefits renewal process, including communication and implementation.
- Ensures compliance with contractual agreements and facilitates timely updates.
- Builds and maintains relationships with third-party vendors for service quality and accurate information.
- Manages eligibility feeds for health benefit vendors and ensures system updates are in place.
- Resolves non-routine problems and researches policy and contract issues.
- Manages governmental reporting related to non-retirement benefits (e.g., 5500, 1095C).
- Writes reports and queries and maintains procedural documentation.
- Develops and distributes legally required notices and benefits communication materials.
- Continually assesses and improves processes to streamline and automate workflows.
- Assists with the RFP process for new vendors and benefit programs.
- Analysis of employee utilization data to enhance benefit offerings.
- Evaluates benefit program designs and propose cost-effective recommendations.
- Coordinates benefit program rollouts and new vendor implementations.
- Assists with the development of benefits program strategies for various employee groups.
- Designs and organizes employee benefit meetings and fairs to improve understanding of benefits offerings.
- Works on People & Culture projects with team members.
- Provides backup support for Health Program Benefit Specialists when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Four plus years of in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge and experience in health benefit plan operations for plans with over 500+ participants, are required.
- Ability to oversee and direct the workflow of other team members and train other team members using own expertise knowledge.
- Ability to project manage with attention to detail as well as use analytical skills to solve problems.
- Listen to and build customer relationships; increase customer satisfaction and ensure commitments are met.
- Understands and is able to follow COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, PPACA and other benefit related laws.
- Strong communication (oral and written), organization, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Strong math skills to determine benefits, payments, and perform analyses of benefit plans.
- Bilingual English/Spanish (Speaking, Reading & Writing) preferred.
- Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities. Advanced Excel and Word skills.
- HRIS System and query report (e.g., Hubble, JD Edwards) experience.
- CEBS or GBA certification preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Recology Offers
- An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
- The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
- A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
- An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
- Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.
Recology Benefits May Include
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
- Annual wellness incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Educational assistance.
- Commuting benefits.
- Employee referral program.
Supplemental Information
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.
Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.