Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Benefits Analyst to manage the benefits portfolio, lead improvement projects, and ensure an excellent experience for employees.
Key Highlights:
1. Strategic involvement in benefits management
2. Leadership of improvement and optimization projects
3. Partnership with multiple departments and legal compliance
If you have experience in benefits management and seek a strategic challenge, this is your opportunity! We are looking for a Benefits Analyst to assume responsibility for managing this area, leading improvement projects, conducting analyses and negotiations, and ensuring an exceptional experience for our employees.
**Responsibilities and Duties**
* Manage and administer the corporate benefits portfolio, including health insurance, dental insurance, meal/voucher allowance, transportation/fuel vouchers, Premium Pass, life insurance, and Wellhub.
* Handle employee enrollment, removal, and database maintenance with providers and vendors.
* Monitor deadlines, verify and validate invoices, ensuring accuracy of amounts and correct submission for payroll deduction.
* Directly operate benefits processes, ensuring organization, adherence to deadlines, and data quality.
* Support employees and managers by clarifying questions and addressing requests clearly, empathetically, and promptly.
* Conduct cost, co-payment, and utilization analyses of benefits, proposing improvements and optimizations.
* Lead and support contract negotiations and renewals with vendors.
* Serve as the primary contact with vendors, ensuring SLA compliance and resolution of inconsistencies.
* Develop and monitor departmental KPIs, such as cost per life, participation rate, utilization rate, and claims ratio.
* Ensure compliance with labor legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies.
* Collaborate closely with Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Recruitment teams to ensure accurate information flow and timely execution.
* Actively participate in structuring the benefits department, reviewing processes and policies, and proposing continuous improvements.
* Support implementation projects for new benefits, vendors, or systems.
* Conduct communication and engagement initiatives regarding benefits to promote better understanding and mindful usage among employees.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
* Completed undergraduate degree (Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related fields).
* Experience managing health plans and analyzing claims data.
* Solid experience in the benefits field, covering both strategic and operational responsibilities.
* Knowledge of labor legislation applicable to benefits.
* Proficiency in Excel.
* Experience with payroll/benefits systems (e.g., Senior).
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience in structuring or reorganizing a benefits department.
* Experience working in companies with multiple locations or corporate structures.
* Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
**Additional Information**
Benefits
Meal/Voucher Allowance of BRL 30.00 per day (no 20% deduction);
Transportation/Fuel Voucher (no 6% deduction);
Unimed Health Plan (monthly fee fully covered by the company);
Uniodonto Dental Plan (no co-payment);
Attendance Bonus;
Gympass (Wellhub);
Monthly multivitamin kit;
Essential Nutrition products available in cafeterias;
Life Insurance;
50% discount on our products;
Discount network at stores and restaurants;
Year-end gift;
Meditation/Rest room;
Health promotion program offering medical, pediatric, and psychological consultations;
Be Generous Project — supplementation support for employees during pregnancy;
Partnerships with universities, language schools, and early childhood education institutions;
Education Assistance Scholarship covering up to 50% of course tuition;
Free parking.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00–18:00; Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Essentia Group unites the brands Essentia Pharma, Essential Nutrition, Essentia Technologies, Noorskin, and Be Generous. With over 130 products and 1,600 employees, Essentia Group brands promote health, well-being, quality, and innovation.
Each of our companies represents a unique opportunity to serve humanity through the development of products and services that broaden the concept of health and expand possibilities for living better and enjoying life to evolve.
**Working at Essentia Group means pursuing continuous evolution.**
If you also strive to become your best self every day, join us!