Benefits Analyst

OPENLANE•Carmel, IN

About The Position

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our Values: Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate. Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience. Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition. Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way. We're Looking For: We are seeking a Benefits Analyst with experience in benefits administration and employee support. You will be part of a Benefits team responsible for the successful administration and communication of our company's benefits programs. You will be involved in employee benefits enrollment, change management, and issue resolution. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in data analysis, process improvement, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in benefits administration. You Are: Organized: You effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines. Detail-oriented: You ensure accuracy in data entry, reporting, and compliance filings. Service-minded: You provide excellent customer service to employees, addressing their benefit inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism. Collaborative: You work effectively with team members, vendors, and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Proactive: You anticipate potential issues and take the initiative to resolve them before they become problems. Compliance-Driven. You are focused on maintaining compliance through your experience with ACA to include monitoring for eligibility, managing offers of coverage, and ensuring timely 1094-C/1095-C filings.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in benefits administration
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
Working knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other relevant regulations
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with an HRIS system (Workday preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience with benefits compliance testing and reporting
Experience with Workday reporting and system configuration
Knowledge of FMLA and other leave administration regulations

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in our HRIS system (Workday).
Research and resolve benefit discrepancies and issues, communicating with employees, vendors, and payroll.
Prepare and distribute benefits-related communications, including enrollment materials, compliance notices, and educational resources.
Assist with the administration of COBRA and other compliance activities.
Participate in annual open enrollment, providing support to employees and ensuring accurate elections.
Generate reports from Workday for internal and external use, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
Monitor vendor billings and claims management processes.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement