Senior Benefits Analyst

Job Description

Riot's People team exists to help Rioters make better decisions around its talent. We bring our expertise to all of those typical HR activities such as hiring, onboarding, development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, big events, labor relations, off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish.

As a Senior Benefits Analyst, reporting into the Senior Manager, Benefits, you will play a meaningful role in the retirement programs that our Rioters love. You'll configure and update our benefit systems to achieve harmony, and educate our sizable company by creating internal marketing and training. Individual Rioters will depend on your direct care for a wide variety of benefit needs, and you'll review, audit, and transmit their sensitive data with focus.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the administration of Riot's retirement and financial wellness programs in the US
• Ensure compliance of Riot's 401(k) plan; including preparing and completing information for annual plan audit, help prepare Form 5500, and non-discrimination testing
• Maintain accuracy of 401(k) Plan Document, amendments, Summary Plan Description and vendor service agreements
• Manage vendor relationship with outside recordkeeper, retirement plan auditors and investment advisors to ensure compliance, proper service delivery
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with vendors; track service level agreements, performance and Rioter satisfaction
• Arrange quarterly committee meetings, ensure applicable items are carried out, follow up on open items bringing them to closure
• Manage year-round calendar of retirement events, including compliance notifications, events and documents
• Monitor ongoing carrier feeds, manage discrepancy reports, resolve any inconsistencies, research root causes and make recommendations on corrective actions
• Develop and manage regular audits of 401(k) elections and related payroll deductions
• Collaborate with various outside vendors and internal teams such as, People Operations, HRIS and payroll to ensure system accuracy and compliance
• Analyzes and interprets information; provide opinions and recommendations, and refer complex issues as appropriate
• Act as an escalation point for Rioter benefit questions or concerns
• Develop educational materials & training for Riot's growing organization
• Collaborate in the collective management of the benefits email inbox. Identifies trends that indicate training needs or communication opportunities
• Oversee the administration of Riot's retirement and financial wellness programs in the US
• Ensure compliance of Riot's 401(k) plan; including preparing and completing information for annual plan audit, help prepare Form 5500, and non-discrimination testing
• Maintain accuracy of 401(k) Plan Document, amendments, Summary Plan Description and vendor service agreements
• Manage vendor relationship with outside recordkeeper, retirement plan auditors and investment advisors to ensure compliance, proper service delivery
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with vendors; track service level agreements, performance and Rioter satisfaction
• Arrange quarterly committee meetings, ensure applicable items are carried out, follow up on open items bringing them to closure
• Manage year-round calendar of retirement events, including compliance notifications, events and documents
• Monitor ongoing carrier feeds, manage discrepancy reports, resolve any inconsistencies, research root causes and make recommendations on corrective actions
• Develop and manage regular audits of 401(k) elections and related payroll deductions
• Collaborate with various outside vendors and internal teams such as, People Operations, HRIS and payroll to ensure system accuracy and compliance
• Analyzes and interprets information; provide opinions and recommendations, and refer complex issues as appropriate
• Act as an escalation point for Rioter benefit questions or concerns
• Develop educational materials & training for Riot's growing organization
• Collaborate in the collective management of the benefits email inbox. Identifies trends that indicate training needs or communication opportunities

Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of relevant benefits experience
• Strong knowledge of DOL, IRS, and ERISA regulations as it relates to retirement plan governance
• Advanced level experience with Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) including formulas, pivot tables, charts and graphs
• Customer service-oriented and comfortable delivering service to a variety of customers, from senior managers to entry-level talent

Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Insurance & Risk Management, or a comparable field
• Familiarity with Workday HCM

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).

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