Employment Type Full time

Company name US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Requirements The Senior Benefits Analyst plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day plan management, and is responsible for the design, implementation, and analysis of Sysco’s Health and Welfare benefit plans. The position reports to the Benefits Analytics Manager and will support the benefits team and Sysco’s HR community as needed and play a key role managing vendor relationships and data analytics. Exceptional analytical skills and interpersonal skills are required.

Description

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address:1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

Hybrid Role: In-office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.

Position Summary:

The Senior Benefits Analyst plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day plan management, and is responsible for the design, implementation, and analysis of Sysco’s Health and Welfare benefit plans. The position reports to the Benefits Analytics Manager and will support the benefits team and Sysco’s HR community as needed and play a key role managing vendor relationships and data analytics. Exceptional analytical skills and interpersonal skills are required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day administration and ownership of US health and core benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life, disability, and other benefit plans, and policies for union and non-union colleaguesAssist with plan design review including driving annual enrollment process, partnering on Workday configuration, testing and implementing design changesSupport ongoing benefit activities, including oversee and review of data flow, file feeds and collaborate with the Workday team on configuration updatesSupport ongoing Benefit Deduction integrations, including the implementation of a Closed Loop Payroll processEvaluate, implement, and manage wellbeing programs to support overall health of colleaguesResponsible for research and feedback to escalated benefit issuesManage, promote and support ancillary programs as requiredDevelop and manage vendor relationships, including consultants and third-party administrators, to gather data and understand benefit plan dynamicsIdentifies trends and develops solutions to improve customer experienceOversee vendor contractual adherence and renewals in coordination with procurement team to ensure timely invoice remittance within annual budgetCollect, analyze, and summarize employee benefit data and trendsIdentify process improvements, including data quality, reporting and other opportunities to improve overall service and satisfaction levels for both associates and the Benefits management team.Assist the Benefits team and other stakeholders (i.e., Labor Relations, HRBPs) in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources using Excel spreadsheets and other analytical toolsAnalyze results, interpret data and summarize findings and implications using PowerPoint, Word, and other written communication formatsPrepare initial cost projections to support plan design decisions and budget impact for multiple benefit plansResearch external sources of information, including healthcare costs and benefit plan trends to fully inform management decisionsMaintain/oversee compliance with company policies, state and federal regulations such as HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and ERISAAssist in identifying new, emerging regulatory compliance mattersAd hoc projects as required, assigned, or requested to continue optimizing plans effectiveness and efficiency

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience required5-7 years of experience analyzing benefit plansAdvanced knowledge in MS applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPointAn understanding of federal and state regulations governing benefits plansKnowledge of health and welfare, retirement, and leave benefit products, services and tools

Preferred Qualifications:

7-10 years of experience analyzing benefit plansProject management experience preferredExperience with system testing, implementation, or configuration of benefits platformsExperience working in a large, complex organization and union populationsWorkday HCM & Payroll experienceExperience with vendor systems such as bSwift or BusinessolverExperience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements and associated benefits

Technical Skills & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environmentAbility to work independently and on a teamAble to identify and analyze data, discern trends, and draw relevant conclusionsCritical thinking and strong analytical capabilitiesStrong attention to detailAble to simply illustrate technical concepts and create reports that can be clearly interpreted by non-technical users

Decision-Making Authority:

Able to self-direct work priorities in order to meet deadlinesIndependent decisions on the best use of available information and tools to effectively complete daily work tasksAble to determine when to escalate issues/decisions and partner with appropriate leadersAbility to provide directions to external vendorsFormat of reports and related materials (presentations, etc.)Communicating or sharing data and information outside of an immediate workgroupUses of available data to be shared with other stakeholders  

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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