Benefits Analyst

Prologis • Denver, CO

11d • $74,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Benefits Analyst supports the administration and delivery of Prologis’ employee benefits programs, primarily focusing on leave of absence (LOA) administration and ongoing health and welfare plan administration. The role guides employees and managers through leave and benefits processes, coordinates with external administrators, and partners with HR, Payroll, and HRIS to resolve issues accurately and on time. Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to leave and benefit plan administration; the remaining time supports broader Benefits team work, including employee communications, vendor management, analysis, compliance, process improvement, and annual benefit programs.

The Benefits Analyst administers employee leaves from intake through return to work, advises employees on leave eligibility and requirements, coordinates cases with leave and disability administrators, and maintains accurate records in Workday and vendor systems. The role also partners with Payroll, HR Business Partners, HRIS, managers, and vendors on pay, benefit deductions, employee status, and return-to-work processing.

The role administers health and welfare plan transactions, audits enrollment and related data, investigates discrepancies, maintains confidential documentation, and escalates complex compliance or accommodation matters as appropriate. The position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in employee benefits, leave administration, HR operations, or a related HR function.
• Experience administering employee leaves and health and welfare benefit programs.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability, and applicable state leave programs.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable HRIS and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar business applications.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines, research discrepancies, and carry issues through resolution.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach when handling sensitive employee matters.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working with third-party leave, disability, and benefits administrators.
• Experience with benefit eligibility files, audits, reconciliations, and payroll interfaces.
• Knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, Section 125, or other regulations affecting employer-sponsored benefits.
• CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR, or another relevant benefits or HR certification.
• Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed, using sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee leaves from intake through return to work, including FMLA, state and local leaves, disability, parental, personal, and military leave, and other applicable company or statutory programs.
• Guide employees through leave eligibility, documentation, pay, benefits, and return-to-work requirements with clear, timely, and empathetic communication.
• Coordinate with leave and disability administrators to initiate cases, monitor claims, resolve service issues, and follow up on key dates such as leave start, benefit exhaustion, and expected return.
• Maintain accurate leave records and ensure leave status and related information are reflected correctly in Workday and vendor systems.
• Partner with Payroll, HR Business Partners, HRIS, managers, and vendors to coordinate pay, benefit deductions, employee status, and return-to-work processing.
• Administer health and welfare plan transactions, including enrollment, eligibility, coverage changes, qualifying life events, terminations, new-hire enrollment, and COBRA coordination.
• Audit enrollment, eligibility, payroll deduction, and vendor data; investigate discrepancies, maintain confidential documentation, and escalate complex compliance or accommodation matters as appropriate.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation
• PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time
• Wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits

What This Job Offers

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