Benefits Analyst

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Analyst administers employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, and leave plans. The role manages employee enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and benefits administration systems, coordinates with vendors and brokers, and responds to employee questions about eligibility, coverage, enrollment, and claims.

The analyst evaluates benefits utilization, costs, and trends; prepares reports and dashboards for HR leadership and Finance; and supports budgeting, expense forecasting, and cost analysis. The position also supports compliance activities, audits, regulatory filings, and reporting; maintains benefits documentation and confidential records; monitors vendor performance; and assists with contract renewals, RFPs, vendor selection, open enrollment, employee education, and benefits communications. The analyst evaluates programs against industry benchmarks and recommends improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

The position requires punctual attendance and regular on-site presence at the assigned work location. Relocation assistance is not offered. The role may require duties outside the usual responsibilities as needed. The company maintains a drug-free workplace, conducts pre-employment substance-abuse testing, and requires the final candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in benefits administration or HR analytics.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including talking, hearing, using hands to operate computer components, sitting for extended periods, and close vision with the ability to adjust focus.
• Punctual attendance and regular on-site presence at the assigned work location.
• Final candidate must successfully pass an E-Verify check.
• Pre-employment substance-abuse testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, and leave benefits programs.
• Manage employee benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to administer plans, resolve issues, and support effective service delivery.
• Analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends, and prepare reports and dashboards for HR leadership and Finance.
• Support benefits budgeting, expense forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Assist with compliance requirements, audits, regulatory filings, and reporting related to ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and Form 5500.
• Maintain accurate benefits documentation, plan records, and confidential employee information.
• Monitor vendor performance and support contract renewals, RFPs, and vendor selection.
• Respond to employee inquiries about benefits eligibility, coverage, enrollment, and claims.
• Develop benefits communications and support open enrollment activities and employee education.
• Evaluate benefits programs against industry standards and recommend improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan.
• 136 hours of paid time off (17 days per year), usable for sick time or personal use.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for education related to the job.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Employee recognition and rewards program.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellness incentives of up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed