Sr Benefits Analyst

Description

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze benefits data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for optimization. Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
• Leave and Workers’ Compensation Oversight: Oversee administration of leave programs (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, personal leaves) and workers’ compensation claims in partnership with HR, Operations, and payroll teams. Ensure adherence to legal requirements and internal policies, while maintaining a positive employee experience.
• Strategy & Vendor Management: Partner with leadership to develop and implement strategic benefits initiatives aligned with company goals and competitive market positioning. Evaluate, negotiate, and manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and third-party vendors to optimize cost, quality, and employee experience. Oversee benefits administration systems, ensuring accurate data feeds, streamlined workflows, and timely troubleshooting of system issues.
• Plan Administration & Compliance: Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), HSAs, FSAs, EAPs, wellness, and ancillary offerings. Ensure all programs are in compliance with federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and state-specific leave laws. Maintain compliance documentation and audit processes; partner in the preparation of filings such as Form 5500, ACA reporting, and nondiscrimination testing. Research and interpret evolving regulations to ensure ongoing compliance, recommending updates to policies or procedures as needed.
• Annual Open Enrollment: Lead the planning, communication, and execution of annual open enrollment, ensuring a seamless experience for employees and accurate system configurations. Analyze enrollment data to drive participation strategies and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Provide oversight, guidance, and training to benefits team members to ensure operational excellence. Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, IT, Legal, and field HR teams to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely execution of all benefits-related activities. Act as a thought partner to HR leadership, contributing to the overall Total Rewards strategy and roadmap.
• Employee Support & Education: Lead resolution of escalated employee benefit inquiries and complex claims issues, ensuring a positive employee experience. Design, develop, and deliver clear, engaging benefits communications, training sessions, and resources to improve employee understanding and utilization of benefits. Partner with Total Rewards leadership on the development and delivery of Total Rewards Statements to highlight the value of the company’s offerings.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of federal and state benefit regulations; experience with global benefit programs (India and Mexico) a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and educate employees at all levels.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and benefits administration platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• 8+ Years Progressive experience in benefits administration and analysis, with indepth knowledge of compliance and plan design.
• High level of integrity, conf identiality, and professionalism.

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts : Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
• Convenient Commuter Benefits : Save on your daily commute.
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Financial Security : Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
• Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring great talent.
• Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
• Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Health Savings Account (HSA ): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance