Benefits Analyst - Maryville, TN

Location

In-office/non-remote in Maryville, TN

Scope

Work with leadership to design, implement and maintain a broad range of benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, retirement plans, and tuition assistance). Oversee benefits vendors and benefit processes. Provide analytical and technical support in the delivery of benefit programs. Develop benefit communications in support of HR communication strategy.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years related benefits experience

Competencies and Skills

• A thorough understanding of Employee Benefit Plans, applicable laws and regulations is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to maintain focus on data accuracy and detail orientation.
• Demonstrated benefits experience.
• Ability to multitask, work in a team environment and bring creativity to the role.
• Able to at all times maintain the utmost vigilance in the protection of confidential data and sensitive information.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-and-Long Term Disability, FSA, HSA, Life Insurance, and Tuition Assistance.
• Conduct research and analysis of industry trends, employee surveys and workplace best practices in order to design benefits packages that are competitive, meet employee needs, and support organizational goals.
• Assist in evaluation of third-party benefits vendors; may participate in selection and implementation of providers.
• Work in conjunction with team members for administration of company leave programs and Paid Family Medical Leave, while working closely with leave vendor, applicable states and internal payroll department.
• Assist employees with questions about benefit enrollment and changes, disability claims, death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, and loans.
• Compliance and audit testing and support.
• Contact for new hires and support of new hire orientation for benefits programs.
• Maintain accurate data in HRIS, coordinating benefit setup, deduction and compliance reporting, generating system reports, and implementing necessary system changes.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA and other state and federal regulations.
• Work with third party administrators to input data electronically.
• Ensure that FMLA notifications and tracking are maintained according to requirements.
• Interface with insurance carriers and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Assist employees and managers relating to FMLA, USERRA and company leave policies, and the impact of leaves on benefits.
• Assist employees with transaction processing and forms completion.
• Work with external benefit vendors to ensure employee problems are resolved.
• Conduct benefits counseling for leaves of absence, terminations, and beneficiaries of deceased active employees.
• Stay current with legal developments and technical knowledge by attending educational seminars, web workshops; reviewing professional publications.
• Process routine requests and maintaining files from state agencies; assisting in government compliance assurance.
• Develop communications regarding programs, design changes, annual enrollment.
• Participate in calculation of Profit-Sharing contributions, issuing contribution statements.
• Review and interpret plan documents including service agreements, SPDs, SMMs, and SBCs.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands

• Works in an office environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Who We Are

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Service Awards

Updated 5.5.2025