HR Benefits Administrator: Salt Lake City, UT

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

We are seeking an HR Benefits Administrator to join our HR team in the headquarters office location in Salt Lake City, Utah.

You will be an excellent fit for this position if you have the skills and experience necessary to:

• Analyze and monitor benefits data on usage and costs based on analysis.
• Explain benefit plans, policies and procedures.
• Develop operating procedures for effective processing and controlling benefits.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers and administrators to resolve problems and ensure plan compliance.
• Conduct new employee and annual open enrollment benefits orientations.
• Assist employees with various enrollment and, payment questions, or problem resolution.
• Administer employee health and welfare benefits programs which may include: medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, reimbursement accounts, retirement plans, 401(k) plans, etc.
• Work on various benefits projects as assigned.
• Provide training on plans and plan changes.

Who should apply?

• Requires a bachelor’s in accounting, business or finance and some experience with benefits plans, benefits administration or other directly related experience.
• Basic knowledge of retirement, health and welfare benefits analysis practices, principles, applications and analysis methods.
• Ability to give effective group presentations.
• Must have strong analytical, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work handle problem resolution for employees, vendors and management.
• Has working knowledge of benefits regulations.
• Working knowledge of various computer software, including spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation creation.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products