Sr. Benefits Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Benefits Analyst (Lead) serves as the primary owner of the company’s benefits and wellbeing programs, combining deep hands-on expertise with day-to-day leadership of benefits operations. This role is responsible for administering, analyzing, and improving employee benefit programs while providing guidance and oversight to one benefits team member. This position partners closely with HR leadership, insurance brokers, and vendors to ensure benefits programs are compliant, cost-effective, competitive, and well understood by employees. The role is ideal for a seasoned benefits professional who enjoys both execution and leadership in a collaborative, onsite environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
- Five years’ experience administering benefits programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
- Familiarity with Ultimate Kronos Group HRIS preferred
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs)
- Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, HIPAA, Medicare, COBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements
Responsibilities
- Benefits Administration & Operations (Hands-On) Lead day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, FSAs, HSAs, and wellness offerings
- Oversee enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA administration, disability and life claims, beneficiaries, and employee inquiries
- Manage complex benefits processes including QDROs, QMCSOs, loans, hardships, rollovers, distributions, and compliance testing
- Ensure accurate maintenance of benefits records, HRIS data, and payroll integrations
- Vendor & Broker Partnership Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, third-party administrators, and insurance brokers
- Coordinate data transfers related to eligibility, premiums, and plan administration
- Support annual renewals by gathering data, reviewing proposals, and providing analysis and recommendations
- Assist with vendor negotiations and plan evaluations to ensure best value and coverage
- Compliance & Reporting Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits programs
- Manage timely and accurate reporting, filings, audits, and fee payments
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulations including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare, Social Security, and DOL requirements
- Leadership & Team Support Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and oversight to one direct report
- Review work for accuracy and compliance, ensuring consistent service delivery
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex benefits issues
- Employee Experience & Communication Deliver high-quality customer service to employees and internal stakeholders
- Develop clear, effective benefits communications to enhance employee understanding and engagement
- Support planning and execution of open enrollment, including employee education initiatives
- Wellbeing Program Support Champion the company’s wellbeing program in partnership with HR leadership
- Monitor industry trends and work with wellbeing vendors to evaluate and recommend enhancements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
