Benefits Analyst II

US-PA-Bethlehem

Job ID: 2023-22531
Type: Hybrid
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources
B. Braun Medical Inc.

Overview

About B. Braun

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Administers various benefit programs and ensures compliance with all regulations and plan documents. Oversees all leave related programs including short-term disability, long-term disability, FMLA, ADA, parental leave, personal leave and workers’ compensation. Provides back-up for day-to-day management of 401(k) and pension plans. Serve as the liaison between third party vendors, site HR and employees.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Serve as day-to-day contact for life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary benefits, EAP and other point-solutions.
• Oversee leave administration including state leaves, family paid leave, Military leave, ADA and personal leave.
• Handle all tasks associated with understanding and resolving work related injury claims.
• Coordinate with local HRBPs on return-to-work arrangements.
• Attend and actively participate in all claim reviews.
• Ensure all leaves are accurately tracked in our systems.
• Provide reporting metrics for all leaves of absence & work-related claims and perform reconciliation to ensure accurate processing and payment.
• Complete direct billing and track missed benefit premiums.
• Provide guidance and direction to employees, managers, and HR Business Partners regarding any leave of absence.
• Work closely with legal on any litigated claims, responses to subpoenas and settlements.
• Assist with the administration of the 401(k) and pension plans

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of other peers.
• Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors.

Target Based Range

$63,400 - $79,250

Qualifications

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 04-06 years related experience required.
• Knowledge of employee benefit programs and experience working in a Corporate Benefits department
• Understanding of benefit eligibility, IRS regulations and all applicable laws related to FMLA and ADA
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and effective communications
• Ability to multi-task
• Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with payroll processes and eligibility file feeds
• Ability to work and interact with all levels of employees in the Company

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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Additional Information

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand
• Frequently:Sit
• Constantly:N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally:Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Standing, Walking
• Frequently:Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Constantly:N/A

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally:N/A
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Moderate
• Occasionally:N/A
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:Office environment

What We Offer

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its Sharing Expertise® initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

Notices

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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