Requisition ID : 17262
Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary SRP (Salt River Project) is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Senior Benefits Analyst to join a dynamic and growing Human Resources team.
This role involves having a high level of benefit program knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively through writing, editing, promoting and presentation of the benefits and compliance materials. You will be responsible for communications of the SRP-sponsored benefit plans including wellness programs, major medical, mental and emotional health, dental, vision, life, disability, and several other optional programs.
The Benefits Analyst will manage relationships with several vendors/consultants and collaborate interdepartmentally, including with Corporate Communications on a very regular basis.
Our small, dynamic, and effective team connects participants to top tier benefits and services as part of the overall employee rewards program. The resolution of escalated claims and providing outstanding customer service to our plan members is also required.
This position will also support the benefits team with Open Enrollment planning, research, implementation, and be involved in this annual communications plan.
Work could also include analysis of plan performance, design, and financial analysis with reporting on benefit plan metrics and trends.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background and communication skills in health & welfare benefit plan administration, have strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative), be able to contribute to and/or lead team efforts to meet departmental objectives for health, wellness and welfare, be able to communicate and work effectively with internal customers and with SRP's partners, consultants, and vendors, to resolve compliance and administrative challenges.
What You'll Do • Assist with benefit program awareness and education for plan participants.
• Management of multiple benefit vendor relationships.
• Plan wellness events with vendors and other company departments.
• Ensure internal and external communications to plan members are clear and meaningful in delivery of information.
• Work to ensure underlying benefit plan design is structured appropriately for active and retired employees to provide valued/sustainable benefits and coverage.
• Administer and guide SRP's Health & Welfare benefit plans consistent with SRP's strategy and near/long term business plans.
• Prepare and present data; clearly communicate information and present findings in a relevant, compelling, and actionable manner.
• Maintain a high level of contact with professional organizations, industry and employer entities and groups, governmental agencies, and community organizations to maintain currency in area of HR expertise.
• Provide support to ongoing project-related initiatives for SRP's core benefits.
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data using OWF and vendor reporting.
• Provide customer service to plan participants.
What It Takes To Succeed: • Possess a strong background in benefits packages, policies, health and welfare benefit plan compliance and administration including knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a strong sense of urgency and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Sensitivity to clients' needs and ability to develop trusted client relationships.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Knowledge of:
• SAP Employee Central, payroll, and accounting systems
• Knowledge of retiree medical plans, including Medicare
• Experience and general knowledge of Compliance in Benefit Plan Administration.
• Proficient in benefit enrollment and HR systems
Experience Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years experience at Level 1 and demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of 3 years experience at Level 2, is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.
Education Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.
Hybrid Workplace SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.
