Analyst – Benefits

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

As we have grown in both size and impact, we are looking to find a Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This person will report to our Manager, Benefits and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company provided employee benefit programs. The ideal candidate will have fundamental knowledge of the health and welfare plans (e.g. medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, etc.), wellness programs, retirement plans, and basic experience with benefits administration. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Benefits Administrator with management and day-to-day operations of the benefit plans.
• Respond to employee benefits questions and resolve benefits issues.
• Coordinate with company appointed benefits vendors to ensure proper services are provided to the employees and to the company.
• Support the annual open enrollment process.
• Support the absence management process and help with individual leave administration tasks.
• Participate in the annual review and design of benefit programs.
• Evaluate and revise internal benefits processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing and handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, life events and compliance requirements. 
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee enrollment records.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for benefits processes.
• Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs.
• Help to perform plan audits and review data accuracy.
• Support the broader HR team on special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS (preferably ADP WorkfoceNow) and benefits databases.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborating across teams.
• Effective planning and priority setting.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a fundamental knowledge of different benefit plans.
• Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs).
• Basic knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, affecting employee benefits programs, such as: the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred.
• One to five years of experience related benefits coordination/administration.  
• In the process of obtaining SHRM and/or CEBS professional designations preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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