Global Benefits Analyst
About The Position
The Global Benefits Analyst supports the administration, performance and compliance of health and welfare, retirement and benefits programs across TTM Technologies’ global organization. The role’s primary technical focus is U.S. health and welfare plans, 401(k) and nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC), with coordination of Canadian and other international programs through local partners and advisers. Reporting to the Director, Global Benefits, this individual contributor works with vendors, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Total Rewards Systems and Shared Services to resolve complex issues, improve program delivery and maintain accurate, compliant administration. The position combines analytical work, vendor accountability and hands-on program management. The analyst supports health and welfare programs; retirement and deferred compensation administration; compliance and controls; vendor oversight; and complex benefits cases. The role also supports employee communications, open enrollment, plan documentation, audits, filings, reconciliations and benefits data accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least five years of benefits administration experience, including compliance, retirement programs and vendor management.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. health and welfare regulations, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA and Section 125.
- Hands-on experience with 401(k) and/or NQDC administration, including applicable testing, audits, reporting and corrective-action processes.
- Experience working with outsourced benefits administrators, recordkeepers, carriers, brokers or other service providers.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret program costs, utilization data and vendor performance.
- Experience with HR information systems and benefits administration platforms.
- Clear communication, sound judgment and disciplined handling of sensitive employee information.
- Ability to meet the export-control responsibilities described in the posting, including applicable restrictions and authorization procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Workday experience.
- CEBS, PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification.
- NQDC administration and Section 409A compliance.
- Canadian benefits and retirement programs.
- Manufacturing or other complex, multi-site environments.
- Benefits integration following acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Support medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other employee benefit programs.
- Analyze claims, utilization and cost trends to inform renewal discussions and program improvements.
- Coordinate open enrollment requirements, configuration validation and testing with the benefits administrator and Total Rewards Systems team.
- Develop employee communications, enrollment materials and benefits guidance.
- Support leave-program oversight, including benefit continuation and vendor service quality.
- Coordinate 401(k) administration, contribution and match reconciliation, applicable nondiscrimination testing, plan audits and Form 5500 preparation.
- Support NQDC administration, including participant elections, deferrals and distributions, using plan documents and adviser-reviewed Section 409A procedures.
- Coordinate Canadian retirement program administration with local providers and internal partners.
- Maintain plan documentation and support committee materials, action tracking and fiduciary records.
- Partner with Payroll, recordkeepers and advisers to investigate discrepancies and implement approved corrections.
- Support compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, Section 125 and applicable local requirements.
- Maintain plan-specific deadlines, required notices and filing documentation in coordination with Total Rewards Compliance.
- Review eligibility, deductions, enrollment and other program data for accuracy.
- Monitor regulatory developments with internal experts and advisers and identify required administrative changes.
- Monitor vendor service levels, enrollment accuracy, case resolution and recurring issues.
- Coordinate operational reviews, renewals, invoice reconciliation and service improvements.
- Manage Tier 3 complex benefits cases requiring specialized plan knowledge, vendor intervention or policy review.
- Partner with Shared Services Benefits Specialists, who coordinate employee-facing cases through resolution.
- Work with Total Rewards Systems on carrier-feed discrepancies, reporting and data reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate program documentation and knowledge resources for Shared Services and HR partners.
- Comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR and OFAC requirements, as described in the posting.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment
- Alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium based on assigned shift and location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
