Analyst, Benefits

HIKMA•Berkeley Heights, NJ

10d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support the day-to-day administration of U.S. employee benefits, primarily leave of absence and disability programs. The role partners with employees, managers, HR, Payroll, and the Company’s third-party leave and disability administrator to manage cases accurately and promptly and provide a positive employee experience. The successful candidate takes ownership of leave operations, communicates with empathy, resolves issues proactively, holds vendors accountable, maintains accurate records, and coordinates effectively across teams. This is a hybrid role requiring four days in the office in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The position also supports broader U.S. benefits administration, including eligibility, enrollment, employee inquiries, vendor issues, reconciliations, Open Enrollment, communications, audits, and benefit education. Other duties may be assigned to support the strategic direction of the benefits program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
2–4 years of experience in benefits, leave administration, disability administration, HR operations, or a related area.
Working knowledge of FMLA, disability benefits, and U.S. leave programs.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with HRIS, payroll, benefits, or leave management systems.
Ability to handle sensitive employee and medical information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a third-party leave or benefits administrator.
Experience supporting multi-state leave programs and ADA accommodation processes.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day administration of U.S. leave and disability programs in partnership with the Company’s third-party administrator.
Monitor employee leave cases from initial notification through return to work, ensuring timely follow-up, accurate status updates, and resolution of outstanding issues.
Support administration of FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, parental leave, state and local leaves, personal leave, military leave, and other Company leave programs.
Serve as a key point of contact for employees, managers, HR, Payroll, and vendors regarding leave and disability matters.
Coordinate leave status, disability pay, benefit deductions, payroll actions, and return-to-work information with HR and Payroll.
Reconcile leave and disability data between vendor reports and internal systems; research and resolve discrepancies.
Manage vendor escalations, delayed determinations, payment concerns, missed communications, and service issues through resolution.
Support workplace accommodation processes with the occupational health team through case tracking, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and appropriate escalation.
Prepare leave and disability reporting and track case volume, leave duration, pending actions, return-to-work status, and vendor performance.
Support general U.S. benefits administration and implementation, including eligibility, enrollment, employee inquiries, vendor issues, and benefit reconciliations.
Assist with Open Enrollment, employee communications, audits, benefit education, and other annual benefit activities.
Maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, checklists, case records, and administrative controls.
Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience, vendor performance, and operational processes.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the strategic direction of the benefits program.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay; Hikma matches 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed.
Paid time off starting with a 20-day bank, prorated based on hire date, with additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries.
Three personal days, prorated based on hire date.
Eleven company-paid holidays.
Health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and voluntary benefits.
Employee discount program.
Wellbeing rewards program.
Career advancement and growth opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid maternity and parental leave.