Benefits Analyst

Job description:

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Benefits Analyst in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will provide intermediate-level interpretation and administration of the Company's benefits and company-sponsored programs in regard to plan options, policy features, enrollment, and other requirements.

Job Duties

• Administers international and/or national benefit programs for all employees
• Supporting employees on eligibility for insurance, hospitalization and other benefits, amounts of coverage and claims procedures
• Interprets benefit policies, reviews claims and ensures all required forms and legal documents are supplied
• Effectively manage vendor and assist with client vendor issues and escalations
• Ensure vendor invoices are paid timely and accurately
• Assist with vendor implementations
• Assist with preparation of employee communication material
• Partner with the local HR teams to support HR and the employees on Health and Welfare issues and needs
• Ensures company compliance with federal and state laws
• Coordinates with carriers and providers in monitoring claims and billings for employees and assists employees with problem resolution
• Researches and prepares reports for management on benefits issues as assigned, analyzing benefit data, keeping current with changes impacting plan administration, and identifying needs and preparing employee communications
• Participates in surveys and other benchmarking activities to assess programs and solutions; and assists in procurement and evaluation of bids for services or benefit programs
• Maintains benefits records and prepares documents necessary for implementing benefit coverage
• Assists with various audits conducted by a third party
• Conducts orientation and benefit meetings as needed
• Oversees timely and accurate processing of benefit administration vendor of terminations, court ordered health support orders, benefit verifications, qualified status changes, and leaves of absence
• Assists with transitioning health & welfare benefits through mergers and acquisitions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion
Experience
A minimum of 2 years Benefits Analysis work experience is required.
Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and job-related work experience (w/o degree requires a total of 6 years of job-related experience) is required.

Required Skills

Strong ability to effectively communicate with others, both verbal and written communication; decision-making and customer service skills. Ability to handle confidential information, including Protected Health Information (PHI) and all compliance issues in relation to relevant HIPAA regulations.  Working knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and other general retirement and welfare plan concepts or other relevant Human Resource Acts.  Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel required specifically demonstrated experience using pivot tables and v-lookups to review data.  ERP system benefits module (e.g., SAP, Oracle) knowledge and experience required with skills in reporting and maintaining benefits data.  Ability to perform intermediate-level mathematical calculations and intermediate reading and writing skill level.  SAP Personnel Administration and Interface familiarity, knowledge, and demonstrated past work experience skill required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

One (1) year of working knowledge with 3rd-party Benefits Administration systems, plus SAP HCM Benefits module - maintaining, reporting, and viewing benefits data.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None.

Work Conditions

Office based with travel is required up to 30% of the time and, on occasion, required to make visits to the warehouse/plant, and refinery environment.  Subject to varying road and all-weather conditions.

Benefits
HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.
Our One HF Sinclair Culture:
At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.