Benefits Analyst

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
  
  
  

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About The Position

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting with the analysis, design, implementation and administration of benefit plans, including but not limited to healthcare, life insurance, qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, and other programs available to co-workers, retirees and beneficiaries. The Benefits Analyst may also lead small projects or assist with/lead portions of a larger project by working closely with the project lead.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a key resource and/or project coordinator in the execution of benefits strategy. Examples include the vendor selection/request for proposal process, benefit plan design review and change implementation.
• Develop, document and share the process for the administration of benefit plans. Many processes require collaboration with 3rd party benefit administrators to develop processes flow for data sharing and the participant experience.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and file storage of company records, including participant communication, benefit plan history, participant-specific issue summary, and process tools.
• Leverage multiple systems and contacts to research and resolve benefit issues. Recommend appropriate action plans or recommendations to resolve the issue.
• Prepare data associated with the employee benefit plans. Provide plan interpretations/recommendations based on the data.
• Assist with managing compliance requirements for applicable regulations and laws governing benefit programs.
• Act as key resource and/or project coordination related to maintaining Summary Plan Descriptions and other plan documentation.
• Review and reconcile benefit plan invoices to ensure appropriateness and compliance with general accounting practices.
• Compile information for budget projections.
• Coordinate and/or support employee communication efforts to create the desired experience for plan participants, in multiple formats (print, video, live presentations, etc.).
• Maintain relationships with the Ameren benefit service providers and hold them accountable to high quality service delivery.
• Serve as a key Benefit resource on cross-functional teams, special projects or other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in accounting, finance, data analytics or other related field.
• 3 or more years of related (e.g. benefits or other program design and administration, financial analysis, or auditing) experience required. Specific benefit-related experience required.
• Project leadership experience preferred.
• Additional certifications such as CPA, SPHR or PHR, CEBS preferred.
  
  
  

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite/Office 365.
• Experience with HRIS systems, reporting, and vendor file set up.
• Ability to make progress on multiple projects simultaneously, flexibility to shift priorities as needed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Explains information to others in straightforward situations.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledgeable of the federal legislation impacting employee benefits preferred. Basic understanding of Human Resources policies and practices preferred.
  
  
  

Additional Information:

The Benefits Analyst works a hybrid work schedule flexing time between home and office.

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.