Senior Benefits Analyst

R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.

As our Senior Benefits Analyst, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of complex activities involving the management of health and welfare benefit plans and programs. Using analytical, problem solving, critical thinking skills, organization, collaboration, and communication skills, this position is responsible for providing subject matter expertise on administration, compliance, vendor management, reporting, as well as employee communication and education for the full suite of employee benefit programs. The position will also conduct research and data analysis regarding various aspects of the plans and vendor integrations, identify and develop process improvements, and implement programs accordingly.

Here’s what you will experience working as a Senior Benefits Analyst:

- Become a subject matter expert on all R1 benefit programs and insurance plans, including health, life, disability, retirement savings, wellbeing, voluntary plans, and spending accounts.

- Manages compliance calendar and assists with or coordinates completion of activities in a timely manner throughout the year.

- Recommends and develops communications strategy and materials in collaboration with the Communications team to promote benefit and wellness programs, increase utilization or engagement, seek feedback, enhance resources, and educate Associates at all levels of the organization to improve understanding, awareness, and appropriate utilization of available benefits and tools.

- Comfortable explaining and occasionally doing presentations to Associates about benefit programs – strong customer service mindset

- Resolves complex, non-routine benefits issues.

- Provides project management support for benefit-related projects.

- Remains current on regulatory and legal updates and actively reviews them to assist in determining which actions may be required by R1. Seeks an understanding of the implications for R1, any options available for compliance, and develops recommendations for approval.

- Works closely with third-party vendors and internal IT teams to identify system requirements, ensure compatibility and functionality, and ensure that all electronic files are sent to vendors with accurate data and in a timely manner.

- Assists in troubleshooting and resolving electronic file (integration) issues, and oversees enhancements or changes to ensure data integrity, accuracy of plan administration, and completeness.

- Subject matter expert of Workday benefit-related configuration, vendor integrations, and new program implementations. Oversees accurate setup and maintenance in these areas with support from our HR Technical team.

- Leads effort to improve new Associates onboarding experience, as it relates to benefits, to ensure understanding of the available benefit options, enrollment access, and resources.

- Periodically audits benefit enrollment records against carrier records to ensure accuracy. Coordinates resolution of discrepancies and follows through to ensure completion.

- Periodically audits invoices for accuracy and to ensure appropriate premium payments in accordance with contract terms and enrollment numbers.

- Regularly audits payroll benefit deductions for accuracy and coordinates corrections.

- Interprets and explains R1 benefits and policies in clear, non-technical language that will be understandable to Associates at all levels of the organization. Responds to Associate inquiries accurately, timely, and professionally.

- May collaborate with consultants, benefit vendors, and third-