Benefits Analyst

Empower • Greenwood Village, CO

2d • $68,900 - $97,325 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Benefits Analyst, you will support the day-to-day administration of our benefits programs and help ensure employees have a smooth, informed experience. You’ll sit within the Benefits team and play a key role in maintaining accurate data, resolving issues, and improving how we deliver benefits. Your work directly supports employee well-being and trust in our total rewards offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role
• Working knowledge of benefits regulations including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and PPACA
• Experience handling sensitive information with care and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear, respectful communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERISA, Department of Labor, and IRS regulations
• Experience supporting audits, Form 5500 filings, or summary plan descriptions
• Background partnering with vendors or managing wellness initiatives
• Demonstrated process improvement or documentation experience
• Workday or other HRIS experience
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day operations for benefit programs including medical, dental, life and disability, HSA, 401(k), pension, and COBRA
• Maintain employee benefit data by tracking eligibility, enrollment changes, and coverage updates
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefit questions and issue resolution
• Resolve enrollment, claims, and coverage issues and escalate when needed
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities related to benefits
• Assist with planning and execution of annual open enrollment
• Prepare data and documentation for audits, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Support updates to plan documents, policies, procedures, and employee communications
• Partner with vendors to support health and wellness programs such as biometric screenings and flu shots

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree