Benefits Analyst

Alera Group • Whittier, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through creative, compliant, and competitive benefits strategies. We’re seeking a Benefits Analyst who will make a meaningful impact by delivering proactive client service, thoughtful benefits strategy, and a high-touch experience for both clients and employees. This role supports clients by ensuring benefits programs are administered accurately, aligned with strategic objectives, and compliant with all regulatory requirements. You’ll partner with internal teams and client contacts to deliver seamless execution, creative solutions, and a superior client experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
• Prior internship or professional experience demonstrating analytical ability, client service exposure, and increasing responsibility
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote environment
• Willingness to obtain a State Life & Health license within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Foundational understanding of employee benefits design, funding, and cost structures preferred.
• Experience in insurance, employee benefits, healthcare, finance, human resources, analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset
• Curiosity and willingness to continue learning within the employee benefits space
• Ability to balance analytical execution with client service priorities
• Adaptability in a growing and evolving organization

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support reporting, contribution modeling, renewal analysis, and RFP deliverables.
• Support benchmark reporting and analytical deliverables for client teams
• Partner closely with analysts, consultants, and client service teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables
• Support client analysis while developing knowledge of benefits design, funding strategies, and cost structures
• Maintain CRM data and reporting related to new business activity
• Support client administrative deliverables including census work, plan audits, and document review
• Assist with compliance-related support such as annual notices, 5500 data collection, and compensation disclosures
• Partner with implementation teams on vendor transitions and onboarding activities
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and strategic client deliverables
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture aligned with Alera’s values

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability coverage
• 401(k)
• generous PTO

What This Job Offers

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