Benefits Analyst

Description

The Benefits Analyst role supports day‑to‑day administration of employee benefits and retirement programs for a diverse, fast‑growing portfolio of companies. The position is remote (USA) and reports to Taylor Washburn, with a compensation range of $70‑100K per year. It focuses on enrollments, billing, compliance support, reporting and recurring benefits processes while working closely with HR, Finance and external vendors.

The analyst acts as the primary benefits resource for corporate HR and partner HR teams, handling enrollment, onboarding/off‑boarding updates and ongoing benefits changes. They also lead annual open enrollment data preparation, validation and reconciliation, and ensure billing and 401(k) funding align with payroll and vendor invoices. Ongoing duties include compliance activities such as ACA, nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 and audits, as well as generating standard reports and data extracts.

• Administer employee benefit and retirement programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)).
• Serve as benefits liaison for corporate HR and partner HR teams.
• Manage enrollments, onboarding/off‑boarding updates, and ongoing benefits changes.
• Lead annual open enrollment data preparation, validation and reconciliation.
• Reconcile benefits billing and 401(k) funding with payroll and vendor invoices.
• Support compliance activities (ACA, nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500, audits).
• Prepare standard reports and benefits data extracts for operational and compliance needs.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready documentation of benefits processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual work.
• Assist benefits‑related activities for acquisitions and organizational growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (or two years of directly related experience in place of a degree) and have at least one year of benefits administration or HR‑operations experience (three years if no degree). Required skills include occasional travel, advanced Excel proficiency and strong attention to detail. Preferred qualifications comprise knowledge of U.S. benefits and retirement compliance, experience with HRIS and benefits platforms, and background in multi‑entity, high‑growth or M&A environments.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or 2 years related experience) with at least 1 year benefits/HR operations experience (3 years if no degree).
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel skills.
• Possess working knowledge of U.S. benefits and retirement compliance requirements.
• Experience using HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Experience with open enrollment, benefits vendors, and recurring benefits processes.
• Strong attention to detail when working with benefits data and spreadsheets.
• Experience in multi‑entity, high‑growth, or M&A environments (preferred).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance