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Be the light to help us keep our customers connected.  If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.  

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. 

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. 

The Sr. Benefits & Compliance Analyst will report to the Director, Total Rewards and will be responsible for assisting Total Rewards leadership in assessing and make recommendation on benefits plan design, communications, process improvements and ensuring compliance with all health and welfare benefits programs for Tampa Electric Company, People Gas, TECO Partners and New Mexico Gas Company.  Act as the central point of contact for compliance and perform validations and reconciliations to ensure plan compliance with all federal and state laws.  Collaborates with internal and external legal, consultants, finance, and leadership, on matters related to health and welfare and provides expertise in solving complex business challenges while supporting the overall benefits strategy.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Execute strategic decisions for coordination and implementation of health and welfare benefit plans for all active team members. (15%)
2. Serve as a subject matter expert in the analysis, implementation, and administration of health and welfare programs for TEC, PGS/TPI and NMG, includes provide functional specifications to IT and HRIS as needed to ensure proper systems configuration. (15%)
3. Act as the central point of contact for compliance and perform validations and reconciliations to ensure plan compliance with all federal and state laws, and ensure the Company meets all governmental reporting and disclosure requirements, includes but is not limited to external auditor requests to support the Form 5500 filings and coordinating the preparation and distribution of required ERISA notices such as, SPD, SMM, SAR, 1095, MCC and others as needed.  (15%)
4. Act as project manager for health and welfare related projects that require strong attention to detail, planning, collaboration with various internal and external parties, data analysis, and robust technical skills. (15%)
5. Support the operational and relational aspects of the health and welfare plans, including vendor management, reporting, plan recommendations, resolution of issues, and development of internal and external communications for the Company.  This may also include the processing of vendor invoices for payment as needed. (15%)
6. Create processes that simplify health and welfare administration with a focus on streamlining and simplifying for maximum internal effectiveness while optimizing the employee experience. Work with HR Operations and Talent teams as needed to ensure effective new hire onboarding. Create tools, templates, and communications that will effectively educate team members and Performance Coaches on health and welfare plans.  Present health and welfare information during business unit meetings, open enrollment information sessions, and other as requested. (15%)
7. Collaborate with internal and external legal, consultants, finance, and leadership, on matters related to health and welfare and provides expertise in solving complex business challenges while supporting the overall benefits strategy.  Maintain confidential data records and run reports using SAP and access vendor portals to validate health and welfare information. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS
Education     
Required:     Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.    

Licenses/Certifications 
Preferred:    CEBS or World at Work benefits certifications highly desirable.

Related Experience 
Required:     5 years of experience in an HR analytical role with focus on health and welfare.  Working knowledge laws governing health and welfare plans.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) 
Required:     Superior analytical skills, ability to present various analyses in a useful and understandable format, and the ability to simply and concisely convey complex ideas to others. Problem-solving, time-management, and decision-making skills. Excellent customer service, strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). High respect for confidentiality and sound professional judgment.  Proficiency in MS Office Suite including advanced skills in Excel, Access, and Power Point. Strong attention to detail, planning, collaboration with various internal and external parties, data analysis, and robust technical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Work is performed in a normal office environment
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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.