Analyst Benefits 3

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Pay Grade

14

DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 9, 2026

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day administration and ensuring that the health, welfare, life, disability, leave of absence and retirement benefit plans operate efficiently and effectively. Responsible for ensuring that the plans remain compliant with federal and local regulations. Responsible for effectively researching, analyzing, and communicating benefits programs with employees at all levels of the organization, to include senior leadership, active and retired employees, surviving spouses, dependents and external agencies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day administration of the benefit plans with a strategic focus on operational/tactical aspects of the organization.

Performs analytical responsibilities associated with the benefit plans.

Performs precise calculations based upon equations and formulas that include numerous exceptions and large sums of moneys which impact the lives of employees and their dependents.

Verifies/records payroll deductions.

Utilizes the SAP system for research, analysis and report writing.

Communicates with plan participants, providers, and external representatives over the telephone and/or in-person.

Maintains current knowledge of the various Benefit Plan documents.

Aids the Manager in overseeing and monitoring special projects.

Remains informed and up to date on legislation and regulations that impact the CPS Energy benefits structure.

Handles multiple work assignments simultaneously, meeting deadlines.

Identifies, reports, and resolves benefits issues, including section process improvements and efficiencies.

Tests and implements SAP Employee Benefit enhancements and other Benefit process improvements.

Updates Access Port and CPS Energy Connect with current benefit information.

Runs queries in SAP, analyzes data and produces benefit metrics for management.

Conducts training sessions, retirement meetings, new employee orientation, open enrollment presentations and retirement seminars.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

• Understands processes and procedures in specialized field.
• Exceptionally strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner
• Ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential information
• Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel
• Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions
• High level of accuracy of work and attention to detail, to include the ability to perform precise mathematical calculations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• May include limited supervisory responsibilities
• Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR, CEBS or SHRM certification
• Demonstrated experience in benefits, finance or accounting
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to the position that might include: FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, Medicare , Defined Benefit Plans, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Proficient in SAP and report writing

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Serving Customers

Establishing Relationships

Delivering High Quality Work

Driving for Results

Communicates Effectively

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited university or equivalent work experience.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating comp, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computer equip, telephone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.