Benefits Analyst – Temp

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee or Human Resources benefit inquiries through email, voicemail, and Workday Help Cases.

• Manage employee benefit and retirement programs, ensuring precise enrollment and eligibility processing.

• Handle and reconcile monthly benefit billing, including self-billed plans.

• Collaborate with benefit vendors to address eligibility, enrollment, billing, file feed, and claims-related concerns.

• Keep accurate benefit records and employee data in Workday and other benefit administration systems.

• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and other relevant federal and state regulations.

• Assist with planning, testing, communication, employee education, and system validation for Annual Open Enrollment.

• Conduct benefit meetings, presentations, and educational sessions for new hires and employees.

• Develop and distribute employee benefit communications, guides, and educational resources.

• Investigate and resolve complex benefit issues.

• Analyze benefit data, identify trends, and suggest process enhancements.

• Work in conjunction with Human Resources Business Partners, Payroll, vendors, and other internal business associates.

• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and company information.

• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Organize and prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not mandatory.

• 4–5 years of experience in benefits administration.

• Strong understanding of employee benefit programs and administration.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA).

• Experience with Workday or other HCMS platforms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to thinking.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team.

• High level of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Generous paid time off: vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a substantial company match.

• Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• On-demand learning opportunities.

• Career advancement pathways.

• Employee Discount from Day 1.

• Exclusive partner discounts.