Remote Benefits Analyst

Summary

Join Cresco Labs, a leading cannabis company, as a Benefits Analyst to lead benefit-related activities and ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or related fields
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree 6+ years in a progressive benefits role
• 5+ years of professional industry experience in the Benefits Field with a focus on H&W programs
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of ERISA, ACA requirements
• SHRM-CP/PHR or CEBS certification preferred
• Experience with union environment a plus
• Familiarity with UKG preferred
• Must have strong working knowledge of Excel and/or Microsoft Suite
• Experience in leading and implementing health and welfare programs
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERISA plans
• Demonstrable ability to interpret and communicate programs and policies
• Must have strong analytical skills and ability to create meaningful reporting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to write and present results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 8 hours per day

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, develops benefit strategies process to create automation and mitigate risk
• Serve as the key escalation point for the Benefits team
• Responsible for the overall compliance and day-to-day administration of 401k program
• Oversee day-to-day activities for the benefits function, including but not limited to, invoice processing, benefit corrections, funding notices and required audits
• Ensure and manage compliance with all benefit plan legislation by maintaining knowledge and understanding of ERISA, IRS regulations, the Affordable Care Act, and other Federal, State, and Local related legislation
• Serves as the lead to launch, implement programs, including annual open enrollment
• Assess manual processes within the Benefits function and identify opportunities to automate or streamline work
• Recommends short- and long-term benefits solutions (e.g., policy adjustments, program corrections, leveraging of existing solutions) to meet business need
• Demonstrated experience communicating a total rewards culture by collaborating closely with stakeholders
• Act as champion and change agent by supporting HR-related needs and identifying value-added services
• Able to interact with all levels in the organization and turn open questions into formulated responses

Benefits

• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual discretionary bonuses
• Stock options
• Employee discount program