Benefits Analyst, Sr.

As a potential Aaron’s Associate, you’ll share our purpose and passion for making a real difference in the lives of others and the rewards that come from creating strong personal connections for life.  You’ll be a contributing team member in an environment that embraces challenge and has a strong drive to achieve.  We like to set the bar high, roll up our sleeves and work together to out-perform the competition.  You’ll have an opportunity to work in an environment which prides itself on recognizing and rewarding top performers.

Interested in being a Benefits Analyst, Sr. at Aaron’s?  The Benefits Analyst, Sr. is responsible for conducting analyses of benefits programs to evaluate external competitiveness, and legal compliance of the organization's benefit practices in alignment with Aaron’s business strategies and Rewards strategy.  Assist in the research of benefit plans and providers and make recommendations to Director. Develop benefit programs and may assist in the administration of all programs.  Analyze associate benefit plans for competitiveness and adherence to financial goals. 

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Job Duties:

• Analyze the company’s associates benefit plans for competitiveness and adherence to financial goals

• Monitor benefits programs regarding trends, practices and costs and works with Director on recommendations for changes to programs. Prepare monthly/quarter metrics on benefit plan utilization, cost, opportunities, and usage

• Provide project management functions as a leader of benefit plan programs with responsibility to lead and deploy all benefit programs

• Serve as liaison with benefit plan vendors to assure proper plan administration, communication and cost containment initiatives

• Monitor compliance of benefit programs to ensure compliance is maintained with all regulatory bodies, including gathering appropriate information for Form 5500 preparation, 401(k) nondiscrimination test, Section 125 nondiscrimination test, creation and maintenance of SPD’s, SMM’s, SAR’s, and other required compliance notices

• Creation of associate communication and education

• Manage leaves administration process

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

• 5 years of experience in benefits administration

• CEBS or CBP certification or in progress

• Extensive knowledge of benefits laws, regulations, and guidelines

• Ability to lead organizational-wide benefits initiatives

• Build and maintains strong and effective working relationships with Management, AR Partners, corporate/business unit functions, and associates

• Demonstrate highly developed and proven analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to maintain high attention to detail

• Demonstrate ability to complete multiple priorities at same time, with a commitment to accuracy and quality

• Demonstrate ability to research problems, applies analytical techniques, and follows issues through to resolution

• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality

• Possess skilled knowledge of Microsoft office suite software to include MS Project and Visio

• Travel may be required occasionally

• Normal office working conditions

At Aaron’s, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid time off including vacation days, sick days and holidays

Ongoing training and development

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee Purchase Discounts

A drug screen and criminal background investigation are required before beginning employment at Aaron’s.  A job performance reference check is also required.

Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.