Senior Benefits Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the company's benefits programs, which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, voluntary benefits, and wellness initiatives.

• Assess the effectiveness of benefit plans and suggest enhancements.

• Prepare for annual benefits planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

• Create, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and operational controls related to benefits.

• Supervise benefits administration across enrollment, payroll, HRIS, retirement, and timekeeping systems.

• Ensure data integrity within benefits databases and reporting tools.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, Business Intelligence, and vendors to address system and data discrepancies.

• Ensure adherence to U.S. benefits regulations.

• Manage audits, regulatory filings, nondiscrimination testing, and compliance reporting for benefit plans.

• Keep track of legislative changes and suggest actions to ensure compliance.

• Foster relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, consultants, carriers, and third-party administrators.

• Conduct evaluations of vendors and engage in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and renewals.

• Act as the main escalation point for complex benefits-related issues.

• Develop and implement benefits communication strategies.

• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan details.

• Lead programs for employee education and benefits training.

• Direct the annual open enrollment process, including planning, communication, and execution.

• Manage processes related to Evidence of Insurability, dependent verification, and benefits eligibility.

• Oversee initiatives and programs aimed at employee well-being.

• Prepare and analyze reports on benefits utilization, participation, cost, and compliance.

• Present findings and recommendations to the Vice President of Global Benefits.

• Track industry trends and benchmark benefits programs against market practices.

• Lead projects, process enhancements, and system implementations related to benefits.

• Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to team members in the benefits department.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.

• Comply with company policies and perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.

• Strong vendor management and relationship-building expertise.

• Ability to interpret and apply complex benefits regulations and policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations, industry best practices, and processes for benefits administration.

• Understanding of compliance requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Section 125, FMLA, USERRA, QMCSO, and SECURE 2.0.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Accident insurance

• Critical Illness insurance

• Hospital Indemnity insurance

• Legal insurance

• Identity Protection

• Pet Insurance

• 401k

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Colorado Paid Sick and Safety Leave