Benefits Analyst

Rise Baking Company, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Execute the design, administration, compliance, and evaluation of the organization’s total rewards programs. Manage day-to-day benefits operations, vendor coordination, regulatory filings, data integrity, and employee support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
3-5 years of experience in benefits administration, total rewards, HR operations, or related HR discipline
Comprehensive knowledge of HR regulatory and compliance requirements
Operational understanding of health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, and compensation fundamentals
Working experience with HRIS systems, including process configuration and rule building in platforms such as UKG, ADP, Dayforce, or similar
Working experience analyzing and interpreting data, providing insights, and effectively communicating recommendations for leadership

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications, such as CEBS, PHR/SPHR, SHRMCP/SCP, World at Work CCP/CBP/GRP, or other advanced credentials preferred
Experience managing multi-state or multi-site benefits programs, including compliance with state-specific leave and benefit laws preferred
Prior experience collaborating with finance, legal, payroll, and senior HR leaders on strategic initiatives preferred
Experience supporting other initiatives, such as compensation structure design, cost modeling, or benefits plan redesign preferred
Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all enterprise benefit and reward programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, time away, and EAP
Execute the strategy for annual open enrollment, including configuration, communications, and vendor coordination
Ensure operational excellence of benefit enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life events within HRIS and benefits administration software
Support retirement plan administration (401(k), pension), including eligibility, changes, and vendor interactions
Research trends and benchmarks to bring into roadmap discussions
Support and increase engagement in work-life programs, employee wellness initiatives, and EAP programs
Ensure compliance with federal and state HR regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, IRS, DOL, and statespecific requirements
Support regulatory filings, such as ACA reporting, COBRA notifications, and plan audits
Maintain and update HR policies related to benefits, compensation, and employee programs
Support benefit provider negotiations and act as a point of contact for issue resolution
Manage relationships with third-party administrators and benefit vendors, hold vendors accountable to their roles and responsibilities, and act as the point of contact to evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure correct claims and invoicing through auditing and continuous optimization
Develop and distribute communications related to benefits, compensation cycles, policies, and program changes
Maintain organized documentation, employee data, and administrative support processes
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
Perform other job-related duties as assigned