Corporate Benefits Analyst

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits Analyst supports the administration, compliance, and operational effectiveness of Omni's employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, leave of absence, and voluntary benefits. Reporting to the Corporate Benefits & Compensation Manager, this role serves as a key resource to associates, HR Business Partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders by ensuring accurate benefit administration, maintaining data integrity, supporting compliance activities, and analyzing benefits-related data and processes. The Benefits Analyst plays an integral role in the delivery of employee benefit programs through vendor coordination, auditing, reporting, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration, insurance, or HR.
Basic understanding of state and federal laws related to insurance and retirement plans.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Customer service-oriented, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn new systems and processes (experience with Dayforce is a plus).

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, leave of absence, and voluntary benefit plans.
Serve as a resource to associates and HR Business Partners by providing guidance on benefit programs, eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures, and plan provisions.
Manage escalated benefit inquiries and partner with vendors to resolve complex enrollment, eligibility, billing, and claims-related issues.
Conduct audits of benefit enrollments, payroll deductions, eligibility records, and vendor files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Support ACA administration activities, including eligibility audits, data validation, reporting preparation, and compliance monitoring.
Coordinate with benefit carriers, third-party administrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate administration of benefit programs.
Review vendor reports, enrollment data, and operational metrics to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Assist with monthly benefit invoice reconciliations and partner with Payroll and Finance to investigate and resolve variances.
Support leave of absence administration by coordinating benefit impacts and working with third-party leave and disability vendors.
Assist with administration of the Company's 401(k) plan, including eligibility reviews, contribution audits, and participant support.
Support annual open enrollment activities, including system testing, employee communications, enrollment audits, and post-enrollment reconciliation.
Prepare recurring reports and analyses to support benefits operations, compliance activities, and management decision-making.
Support benefits system enhancements, file feed validation, and process improvement initiatives.
Assist with wellness initiatives, employee engagement activities, and special projects as assigned.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Company policies and procedures.