Senior Benefits Analyst

Savage • Midvale, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.
Administer U.S. and Canadian health, welfare, and retirement plans under the guidance of the Benefits Director. Ensure compliance with plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and all applicable federal, state, and provincial laws and regulations.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot benefits enrollment and management software, including creating and resolving issues with data feeds.
Perform cost-benefit analyses and benchmarking to ensure benefit programs remain competitive and cost-effective.
Under the direction of the Benefits Director, coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including communications, system updates, and provide support to team members.
Function as a point of escalation for complex benefits inquiries, resolving issues with discretion and attention to detail.
Review and reconcile vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment of monthly benefit bills in accordance with eligibility and negotiated rates.
Support the development and delivery of communications to help team members understand company-sponsored benefits, such as content on the intranet site, benefit guides, mailers, and presentations.
Assist with company acquisitions and divestitures by performing plan comparisons, supporting team member education, ensuring coverage requirements are met, and coordinating with carriers for enrollments.
Participate in internal, compliance, eligibility, and third-party audits of health, welfare, and retirement plans.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of regulatory filings with federal and state/provincial agencies and coordinate legal notifications and disclosure requirements to ensure compliance.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors and service providers, monitoring their performance to ensure service level agreements are met.
Oversee key benefits processes, including the “Moments that Matter” program, wellness activities, managing life events, and administering COBRA.
Coordinate with benefits colleagues to answer the benefits hotline and respond to benefit emails.
Stay current on industry trends, legislative developments, and best practices to inform strategic benefits decisions.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4 – 6 experience in benefits administration, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
• Experience with Canadian benefits and related laws and regulations strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local benefits regulations and requirements.
• Ability to configure benefits enrollment and management software solutions, including creating and troubleshooting data feeds. Experience with Dayforce or similar HCM software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex situations, develop effective solutions, and make sound recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that support clear, concise, and persuasive interactions.
• Well-developed presentation skills, including the ability to convey information in an engaging, structured, and audience-appropriate manner.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting project management activities, including defining project scope, developing timelines, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, tracking milestones, and ensuring successful execution and delivery of benefits-related initiatives.
• Ability to create detailed reports and perform thorough data analysis to ensure accuracy, consistency, and actionable insights, including recommendations for leadership.
• Demonstrated proficiency in vendor management, including the ability to oversee service providers, evaluate performance against contractual obligations, and ensure adherence to established service standards and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrates an elevated level of customer service proficiency, characterized by professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to address inquiries and resolve issues with accuracy, clarity, and courtesy.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Embraces and embodies company culture, including our Vision & Legacy.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in French is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. and Canadian health, welfare, and retirement plans under the guidance of the Benefits Director.
• Ensure compliance with plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and all applicable federal, state, and provincial laws and regulations.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot benefits enrollment and management software, including creating and resolving issues with data feeds.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and benchmarking to ensure benefit programs remain competitive and cost-effective.
• Under the direction of the Benefits Director, coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including communications, system updates, and provide support to team members.
• Function as a point of escalation for complex benefits inquiries, resolving issues with discretion and attention to detail.
• Review and reconcile vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment of monthly benefit bills in accordance with eligibility and negotiated rates.
• Support the development and delivery of communications to help team members understand company-sponsored benefits, such as content on the intranet site, benefit guides, mailers, and presentations.
• Assist with company acquisitions and divestitures by performing plan comparisons, supporting team member education, ensuring coverage requirements are met, and coordinating with carriers for enrollments.
• Participate in internal, compliance, eligibility, and third-party audits of health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of regulatory filings with federal and state/provincial agencies and coordinate legal notifications and disclosure requirements to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors and service providers, monitoring their performance to ensure service level agreements are met.
• Oversee key benefits processes, including the “Moments that Matter” program, wellness activities, managing life events, and administering COBRA.
• Coordinate with benefits colleagues to answer the benefits hotline and respond to benefit emails.
• Stay current on industry trends, legislative developments, and best practices to inform strategic benefits decisions.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.

What This Job Offers

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