Sr. Analyst, Benefits & Workday

Legend Biotech US • Bridgewater, NJ

5d • $96,267 - $126,351 • Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Benefits & Workday as part of the Total Rewards team based in Bridgewater, NJ. The Senior Benefits & Workday Analyst is a key partner in the administration, optimization, and delivery of Legend Biotech’s employee benefits programs, with a strong focus on Workday Benefits. This role combines deep benefits expertise with Workday system proficiency to ensure accurate data, efficient processes, and a seamless employee experience. Working closely with the Sr. Manager, Benefits & Mobility, this role provides insights into system design and benefits operations while driving administrative excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR.
• Proven experience with Workday Benefits, including implementations, data conversions, and UAT.
• Strong background in billing reconciliation, reporting, and vendor management.
• Experience supporting HRIS implementations and cross-functional initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated success in system adoption and change management efforts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Process improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Workday Benefits subject matter expert (SME), supporting system configuration, enhancements, and issue resolution.
• Manage data loads, conversions, and integrations; lead parallel and end-to-end testing and defect resolution.
• Develop and maintain reporting architecture, dashboards, and analytics to support compliance and decision-making.
• Conduct ongoing data audits, system maintenance, and data integrity initiatives.
• Train HR team members and end users on Workday Benefits processes and functionality.
• Manage end-to-end life event administration, including eligibility review and documentation validation.
• Provide guidance on complex benefits topics including qualifying life events, imputed income, COBRA, special enrollments, and policy exceptions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee and vendor inquiries; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Deliver employee-facing communications including benefits guides, presentations, and education materials.
• Support wellness initiatives and broader employee experience programs.
• Lead open enrollment planning, execution, and communication strategy in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage Workday configuration, testing, and troubleshooting during open enroll.
• Analyze post-enrollment data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage vendor relationships and support implementation of new programs, integrations, and plan changes.
• Oversee file feeds and data exchanges, ensuring accuracy and timely transmission.
• Coordinate issue escalation and resolution with carriers and third-party administrators.
• Reconcile carrier invoices against enrollment data and resolve discrepancies.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in alignment with internal controls.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Audit payroll deductions and ensure alignment across Workday, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Conduct regular audits of enrollment, eligibility, dependent verification, and beneficiary data.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation including plan documents, notices, and SOPs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal assistance
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary commuter benefits
• Family planning and care resources
• Well-being initiatives
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior