Agency:
Omnicom Corporate
Job Function:
People and Culture
Job Subfunction:
Total Rewards
Job Description:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Analyst, Health & Welfare Benefits to join our Health & Welfare Benefits Team, reporting to the Director, Health & Welfare Benefits.
In this role, the Sr. Analyst, Health & Welfare Benefits is primarily responsible for Human Resources / Benefits administration and compliance support and will use a wide range of skills and knowledge to support the department’s strategic objectives. This key team member will operate with the utmost discretion as an analytical thinker who will have access to a considerable amount of confidential and sensitive information in support of plan administration and compliance across the employee benefits landscape.
This role will be based in our New York, NY office and requires regular in-office presence five days per week. In addition, the individual must be available to work from the Stamford, CT office on designated critical business days as required.Essential Functions:
Partner with Health & Welfare Team on leave and disability administration execution, approximately 50% of role
Responds to and troubleshoots routine inquiries regarding benefits programs from HR community, mainly utilizing internal case ticketing system
Assists Health & Welfare team with health (i.e. medical, dental, prescription, etc.) insurance administration. Assists with Annual Enrollment activities and the preparation and distribution of benefits communication and other materials (i.e. open enrollment and Plan information)
Escalates complex benefits processing issues
Maintains vendor contact to investigate discrepancies, claim issues, and provide information
Identify needs for modifications or changes in plan administrative procedures
Recommend improvements, revisions and amendments to update systems, programs, procedures and internal controls on an on-going basis
Identify, research and follow-up on procedural and discrepancy issues (i.e. employee payroll deduction premium reconciliation, disability offsets), and provide recommendations for resolution
Prepare schedules and perform tasks as assigned by Health & Welfare team, assisting with annual plan audits, government agency filings, and other special projects as they may arise, including but not limited to assignments relating to health and wellbeing plans, voluntary benefits, and in conjunction with Risk Management regarding Workers Compensation
Support Wellbeing strategy and activities
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:
BA/BS or demonstrated experience in one of the following: Human Resources, Benefits or Management Information Systems
Minimum 3 years’ experience in benefit space including analytical and practical experience in Benefits/Group Insurance supporting systems and integrations
Proficient in detailed project plan development and management preferred
Experience with implementation and transition management preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including the ability to develop, analyze, and maintain complex reports; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other business applications
Excellent problem solver and troubleshooting skills
Excellent organizational skills; time management, and precise attention to detail
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills required.
Ability to think through interdependencies and long-term implications
Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers of all organization levels – ability to work as an individual contributor and collaboratively as a team member
Professional, confidential, self-starter who is enthusiastic and comfortable with ambiguity
Proficient computer skills (e.g., Web/internet, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the
employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Please refer to our privacy policy here.
Benefits of Joining:
One of our primary goals is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Healthcare OptionsMedical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Assistance Plan
Tuition Education Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Exclusive discounts on electronics, gyms, and everyday purchases
A Quick Note on Email Safety
We care about your candidate experience and want to make sure you feel confident communicating with us. All official emails from our recruiting team will only come from the domains @omc.com —never from generic platforms like Webex. Your first interview will always be with a real person on our team, not an automated system. If something feels off, we encourage you to double-check before
replying.
$55,000 - $100,000 USD
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the
employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice
For US Job Seekers:
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