HRIS and Benefits Analyst

**The Company**

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.

**What You Will Do**

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.

• 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.

**What You Need**

• 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
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), SHRM-CP, or related certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

**Additional Information:**

Location: New Hartford, NY or Charlotte, NC

Hybrid

**Salary Range:**

$83,600 - $102,000

Benefits:

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following

• 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

**Additional Information**

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.