Senior Benefits Analyst (Based in Dallas, TX)

Description

Position Description

The Senior Benefits Analyst will work closely and report to the Director of Benefits, H&W and Leave. This analytical resource primary responsibilities will be focused on various areas of employee benefit programs by providing strategic evaluation, implementation and supporting the management of large, complex benefits programs and vendors that impact the lives of over 90,000 employees and dependents. This position will partner with other Benefit Team members, Human Resources, Payroll, HRIS, and Legal and multiple third-party administrators.

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Key Relationships:

• Works with Total Rewards COE team and key stakeholders to ensure understanding of program design and integrated solutions
• Works with Legal and Human Resources to ensure adherence to Tenet Enterprise plans and policies
• Works with external vendors to support Company benefit program administration
• Support escalations and training of Benefit Coordinators within our Global Business Center

Key accountabilities include:

• Support management and administrative practices to ensure they follow plan documents, ERISA, Department of Labor regulations and Union Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for all US Health and Insurance programs.
• Understand all Health and Insurance policies and program guidelines.
• Assist with Tier 3 Benefit escalations from Tier 1 & 2 Benefit Teams, HR, Senior Leadership, or Legal. including research, resolution and consultation with management and/or legal counsel.
• Support Labor Relations team with benefit data requests and analysis.
• Support Human Resources with inter-company transfers benefit analysis and transition.
• Create and maintain standardized processes, templates, and guides for ongoing Benefit Administration procedures.
• Manage participant claims and appeals including research and drafting determination letters.
• Conduct ongoing benefits audits and reporting to ensure data integrity, resolving any discrepancies. Providing regular status reports for leadership.
• Participating in and occasionally lead the development, testing, and implementation of benefits related projects.
• Help to define, design, document and implement solutions for the improvement of productivity and efficiency of our benefit plans and programs.
• Perform a key role in Annual Enrollment process to ensure benefits are delivered accurately and timely by working with key internal stakeholders and 3rd party vendors.
• Monitor and maintain best in-class operational performance guarantees that align with overall vendor management strategy and objectives.
• Manage projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree required. Certified Employee Benefits (CEBS) a plus.  
• 5+ years health and welfare analysis experience in a large company required.
• Experience with Health & Insurance and ERISA.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data, develop meaningful insights and recommendations.  
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; effectively throughout organization.
• Excel and PowerPoint skills required.  
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; must be able to prioritize, multitask and manage project deadlines.

Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.