Benefits Analyst

The Wonderful Company•Delano, CA

9h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Justin Wine, Teleflora and Halos Citrus, but we’re all Wonderful – and we have a great opportunity for a Benefits Analyst. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change. The Wonderful Total Rewards’ Benefits Team is looking for a Benefits Analyst to join our team. This individual will support the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plan, wellness programs, etc.). The Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration, analysis, and ongoing support of the company’s employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience. This role partners closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and the broker team to ensure benefits data integrity, regulatory compliance, and the smooth execution of benefits processes throughout the year. The analyst audits and manages benefits systems and vendor files, prepares reporting, and supports financial management and analysis to inform benefits strategy and decision-making. The Benefits Analyst also supports process improvement initiatives and plays a key role in maintaining compliance and overall operational effectiveness of the benefits function. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys understanding and resolving complex issues by partnering with internal teams and external vendors. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, think critically, and approach problems with curiosity and persistence. This position will be based at our Delano, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
Minimum 3 years of experience in an analytical role, benefits and HR related preferred
Experience in large (1000+ employees), complex organizations preferred
Knowledge and experience with HR software applications (UKG and PlanSource preferred)
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality
Capability to exercise sound judgment and work well under pressure to effectively manage priorities and meet timelines and deliverables
Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Problem solver
Process-oriented

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS by performing regular quality checks of benefits-related data to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems in HRIS related to benefits.
Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and other teams when necessary to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies and cross-system issues.
Prepare necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
Reconcile benefit invoices and process payments across a variety of benefit vendors and plans.
Assist with creating and maintaining Plan Documents (policies, SPDs, SBCs, Benefit Summaries, etc.).
Manage ACA eligibility at monthly new hire, newly eligible, and annual standard measurement periods, report changes, notify HR and membership of changes.
Maintain compliance related to federal, state, and regional requirements and liability (i.e. 5500, NDT, PCORI, 1094/5-Cs filings, state filings, NQTL, etc.).
Support daily benefits processing, new hire enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, etc.
Respond to benefits inquiries on plan provisions, claim issues, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
Assists with the open enrollment administrative processes.
Support benefits outreach functions, as needed.
Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes and assist with developing processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies.
Some travel may be required, as needed.

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.