Senior Benefits Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for health, welfare, and retirement vendors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) while identifying valuable vendor features or digital tools.

• Oversee the implementation of new vendor carriers, which includes system integration, data-flow validation, project planning, and Go/No-Go milestones.

• Tailor and review communications regarding employee benefits.

• Conduct evaluations of vendor performance and initiate service enhancements.

• Manage the annual Open Enrollment process, encompassing project plans, timelines, responsibility matrices, and materials for participants.

• Direct user acceptance testing for the configurations of the Open Enrollment system.

• Lead the annual audits for 401k and VEBA, coordinating with Payroll, HRIS, Legal, and external auditors.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization to facilitate change management.

• Develop and document efficient cross-departmental processes and procedures.

• Ensure alignment of benefits strategies with Total Rewards, HR, and business objectives.

• Oversee meetings focused on the financial performance and utilization of benefit programs.

• Keep abreast of Federal and State regulations impacting employee benefits, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.

• Engage in vendor selection for Health & Welfare, Retirement, and Recognition programs.

• Evaluate market trends in benefits and propose necessary adjustments.

• Facilitate strategic discussions to reach resolutions or consensus.

• Provide oversight and strategic guidance to vendors and service providers.

• Support Total Rewards initiatives with special projects and peak workload periods.

• Implement system changes, test updates and configurations, identify recurring issues, and deploy customer service solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in a direct employee benefits department or human resources role.

• A college degree is required.

• Proven advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Prior experience collaborating with accounting and finance partners.

• Capability to analyze and assess complex data sets and make informed business decisions.

• Strong problem-solving skills, effective time management, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Capacity to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Results-driven, with the ability to prioritize, plan effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience with Alteryx and Workday is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment.