BENEFITS ANALYST

Date: May 15, 2024

Req ID: 39943

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: STATEWIDE SHARED SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: 32404.94 -46986.99

Position Information

Class Code: R033C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $46,987.00

Summary

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and analyzing employment benefits. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Interprets laws, rules, and policies concerning benefits and retirement systems; provides advice based on interpretations. Provides a variety of technical information from which employees and members may make responsible decisions concerning their benefits and retirement plans. Researches data system to provide information to employees and members on the status of their account. Presents benefits open enrollment meetings and retirement workshops. Computes annuity benefits utilizing years of service and compensation factors. Authorizes payroll deductions to make benefits payments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of employee benefit programs and eligiblility requirements. Knowledge of computer programs. Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of laws, regulations, and policies to specific situations. Ability to prepare and present written and oral information and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus four years of experience in human resources, health, life or voluntary product benefits and/or retirement program eligibility, insurance filing, claims administration or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock