Senior Benefits Analyst

Posted Apr 26

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced benefits professional to administer & implement benefits programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage day-to-day plan administration and operations, RFP, communications, vendor management, compliance and programs. The ideal candidate is a proven expert who can tactically execute benefits programs and play a vital hands-on role leveraging best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day benefits operations and programs
  • Provide exceptional service and liaise directly with employees to resolve questions 
  • Provide vendor management ongoing support, proactively identify areas for process improvement and assist with implementation of new initiatives
  • Assist in development and delivery of benefits education for the People (HR) organization, manager, executive management and/or employees
  • Help support the annual benefits Open Enrollment process
  • Develop & maintain process documentation for all benefit and leave programs and provide recommendations for process improvement, where appropriate.
  • Coordinate with payroll, timekeeping, HRIS, finance and/or internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy of data, deductions, tracking, reporting and/or process improvements
  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy of employee benefits information through audits and billing reconciliation liaising with AP and vendors as required
  • Coordinate, keep up to date on regulations and facilitate compliance related matters including (but not limited to) completion of Form 5500s, ACA filings, 401k annual audits, Summary Annual Reports, FSA/401k non-discrimination testing etc.
  • Proactively identify & drive process improvement opportunities 
  • Perform other Benefits/People (Total) Rewards ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications 

  • At least 5+ years of expert level administration experience of employee health and welfare benefits including self-insured plans, RFP, legislation and retirement plans
  • Proven analytical, vendor & project management skills & ability to design clear processes
  • Expert level 2+ year working & project execution experience with Workday HRIS
  • Strong Google Workplace, Google Sheets and Excel skills (mastery of pivot tables, etc.)
  • Ability to communicate, partner, collaborate, and influence across a wide spectrum of functions
  • Highly entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a fast pace environment and ambiguous situations with autonomy and minimal guidance
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation preferred

Recruiter:

Laura Morgan (laura.morgan@sunrun.com)

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

$69,978.00 to $93,304.00

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards.  Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. 

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences will help us create a planet run by the sun for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.