Sr. Benefits Analyst - Traditional Benefits

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

**IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL RESIDE IN GEORGIA**

Position Purpose:

Manage the execution of various projects to support the on-going THD Benefits Strategy and Delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• 15% Identify, drive and participate in benefits strategy development and determining ROI for potential plan changes
• 20% Manage various projects end-to-end from development & documentation to implementation
• 5% Conduct competitive analyses as needed
• 5% Produce presentations for leadership team
• 10% Acts as a steward for the strategic vision, accountable for the integration of program/project work
• 5% Develop in-depth knowledge of THD business and develop a close working relationship with strategic business partners
• 15% Leverage trend data and knowledge of past experiences to identify opportunities to improve existing practices and generate practical solutions
• 5% Engage colleagues by asking thought-provoking questions; maintaining an open-minded attitude to generate possible solutions
• 10% Under direction, manage vendor performance on an continuous basis
• 10% Provide guidance to Benefits Administrator on escalated participant issues, eligibility, reporting, and bill payment

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to Director Planning
• No direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong computer software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Strong Project Management skills and critical thinking skills
• Ability to drive change and influence others
• Multi-tasking and working in fast paced environment
• Ability to develop rapport with client and maintain strong working relationships; successfully manages customer expectations
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills