Benefits Analyst

Empower • Greenwood Village, CO

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About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. 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