HRIS and Benefits Analyst

Utica National Insurance Group•New Hartford, NY

12h•$83,600 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including NYC, Dallas and Charlotte. The HRIS & Benefits Analyst provides analytical, operations, and systems support to ensure the accurate administration, compliance and effective delivery of the Company’s health & welfare and retirement benefits programs. The role supports HR and Total Rewards operations through benefits administration, regulatory compliance activities, vendor data management, reporting, and audits, while serving as a subject matter expert in HRIS and benefit system functionality.

Requirements

3-5 years of HRIS, benefits and retirement plan administration experience required
This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors
Knowledge of ERISA and benefits compliance requirements
Experience managing vendor data files and system integrations required
Experience with UKG, PeopleFluent
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), SHRM-CP, or related certification preferred

Responsibilities

Support the administration of qualified and nonqualified retirement programs including 401(k) profit sharing, defined benefit pension plan, deferred compensation program, and other retirement programs.
Coordinate eligibility, enrollments, contributions and distributions in timely manner.
Assist with nondiscrimination testing, audits, Form 5500 filing, and plan compliance.
Liaise with recordkeepers, actuaries, auditors, and third-party administrators.
Assist with plan communication and employee education.
Support health & welfare benefit compliance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125).
Monitor regulatory changes and support implementation of required updates
Support open enrollment setup, audits, and data and file issue resolution.
Maintain and optimize HR systems including: HRIS, performance management and job description repository
Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system configuration alignment.
Lead system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and integrations.
Create and maintain HR dashboards and reports.
Troubleshoot file transmission errors and reconcile discrepancies.
Maintain file layouts, schedules and documentation.
Ensure data privacy and secure file transfer protocols.
Lead assigned workstreams and execution activities for benefits and HRIS initiatives.
Develop and maintain technology-based solutions, as well as designing end user interfaces and reporting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Dental Benefit
Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Paid Volunteer Day
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs