Sr Benefits Analyst

Paychex • Saint Petersburg, FL

3d • $59,220 - $93,060

About The Position

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential. Overview The Sr Benefits Analyst is a subject matter expert in Health and Welfare, Retirement, and Absence Management plans. This role drives cross-functional projects from discovery through implementation. The ideal candidate blends benefits expertise, systems fluency, and project management discipline to deliver a frictionless employee experience and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• 3 years of experience in Benefit Administration in large employer.
• 3 years of experience in Analytical, Compliance, Project Management Experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership Support & Department Representation: Provides strategic leadership support by representing the department across key initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Leads high level assessments and requirements gathering to support informed decision making and guide cross functional collaboration.
• Technical Operations & Process Optimization: Applies advanced technical expertise and independent judgment to diagnose and resolve complex issues across benefits systems and workflows. Performs root cause analysis on system or operational failures and implements corrective and preventive measures to strengthen stability, accuracy, and long term operational resilience.
• Data Analytics & Insight Development: Prepares, analyzes, and interprets complex data to inform benefits operations, financial planning, and budgeting. Identifies performance trends, cost drivers, risk factors, and ROI to support strategic recommendations on plan design and ongoing optimization.
• Financial Governance & Vendor Financial Management: Oversees financial governance for global benefits, including audits, reconciliations, vendor financial monitoring, and budget planning. Ensures accuracy, compliance, and fiscal integrity while aligning financial management with organizational strategies and cost optimization goals.
• Workflow Optimization & Operational Efficiency Improvement: Leads the enhancement of benefits administration and end to end operational processes by identifying efficiency gaps, optimizing functional day to day processes, and driving automation opportunities. Partners with cross functional teams to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and ensure processes scale effectively with organizational needs.

Benefits

• We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees