Benefits Analyst

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

The TEGNA Benefits Team is looking for an experienced, analytical, detail-oriented Benefits Analyst with a relentless focus on positive employee experience. The Analyst will be responsible for the smooth and successful day-to-day operations of group Health and Welfare benefits plans. Interface with outside providers and consultants to ensure plans are being administered according to plan documents and provisions. The Analyst will also provide excellent customer service, prepare employee communications while partnering with the corporate communications team, investigate new benefits programs and monitor benefits administration.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is organized and must have outstanding customer service and excellent communication skills. Additionally, we are looking for someone who can perform the role with a high level of accuracy and takes pride in delivering high quality service in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily administration; carrier/vendor oversight and partnership; and coordination of the following H&W plans, including (but not limited to) Dental, Vision, FSAs, Life/AD&D, EAP, Mental Health, Telemedicine, Fertility and Caregiving solutions and voluntary plans (employee discounts, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, to name a few).
• Administer the needs for Commuter benefit, Tuition Assistance and Relocation benefit programs as needed.
• Responsible for the daily/weekly benefits invoices and wires in a timely manner.
• Routinely review the HR Intranet portal through ServiceNow to ensure benefits information is current and updated as required.
• Assist with processes/troubleshooting issues resulting from system coordination between benefits administrator and payroll/HRIS system.
• Assist with annual HR and Regulatory compliance filings, collection of data for external and internal audits teams ensuring timeliness and accuracy of required reporting, fees and notices.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Audit benefit enrollments, terminations and changes.
• Routine reviews of payroll files for benefits adjustments and deductions.
• Serve as one of the primary subject matter experts for any escalated employee benefit inquiries for staff based in various TEGNA stations nationwide. Resolve and/or research complex employee benefit issues.
• Create communications for employees, including mass populations, as required regarding all benefit programs. Will require strong partnership and collaboration with the Corporate Communications team.
• Work with third party vendors and consultants, coordinating service contracting and ongoing performance standards are being met.
• Assist to ensure ACA compliance and reporting is accurate and timely.
• Assist with coordination and communication of the open enrollment process, including preparation, education, presentation, system testing/updates and execution.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of weekly/monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
• Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefit vendors.
• Assist with benefit analysis, evaluation of use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs.
• Assist with completion of various benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results.
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions.
• Support HR/Benefit projects as assigned.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements.

Qualifications:

• 2 - 4 years of human resources experience including benefits experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Analytical and extremely detail oriented, with the ability to locate resources and research and respond to questions timely
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize to effectively manage deadlines
• Technically savvy with use of current Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a strong focus on customer service
• Ability to identify problems and solve them through innovative solutions and sound judgment
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and dependable in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment #LI-MS1

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

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