Sr Analyst Benefits

Staples•Framingham, MA

11d

About The Position

Staples is Business to Business, you're what binds us together. Our Human Resources team has one goal: create solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. We act as strategic partners to deliver innovative learning and development opportunities, comprehensive compensation and benefit solutions, recruiting tools and more to attract new talent and excite existing talent. We’re a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated team that knows our work makes an impact on our company every day. You’ll be a critical expert and partner in administering and supporting all aspects of our U.S. benefit programs. This includes hands-on responsibility for compliance activities, process improvements, open enrollment, and serving as a consultative resource for associates and stakeholders. You’ll be empowered to leverage your analytical skills, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and drive innovative solutions that enhance Staples' benefits offerings.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration, including health & welfare, retirement, and compliance.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations impacting benefits, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA.
Proven ability to prepare and review compliance reports (e.g., Form 5500, ACA filings) accurately and timely.
Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative to identify and implement improvements.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in benefits administration within a large, multi-state organization.
Experience working with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
Professional certification such as CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.
Experience supporting open enrollment processes, including system configuration/testing and employee communications.