Senior Benefits Analyst - Alpharetta, GA

Senior Benefits Analyst – Alpharetta, GA (United States)

Avanos Medical is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that help patients recover faster. Headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. We are looking for an experienced Senior Benefits Analyst to join our team.

This role will play a critical role in stabilizing and modernizing our U.S. benefits operations, supporting M&A integration, ensuring scalable, compliant programs as Avanos continues to grow. It also offers exposure to global benefits programs and cross‑functional initiatives.

Hybrid role based in Alpharetta, GA – three days per week in the office.

• Maintain and administer U.S. retirement plans (fundings, file uploads, audits, loans, monitoring integrations, contributions, compliance) and monitor global retirement plans.
• Actively manage vendors and SLAs for relocation, retirement, employee recognition and health and welfare administrators.
• Prepare and monitor compliance calendar for all benefits and coordinate with appropriate parties to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor benefits mailbox, resolve inquiries, provide guidance for Tier 2 issues, and serve as escalation point.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA regulations.
• Lead benefits integrations of M&A into current benefit plans.
• Manage leave and ADA requests, partnering with HRBPs and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
• Perform weekly new‑hire presentations and handle associated references.
• Assist with administration of health‑welfare activities, work on RFPs, annual enrollments, and other HR activities.
• Help administer the employee recognition program, vendor coordination and inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, provide functional support and ensure continuity of services.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least four years of human resources experience with employee benefits and wellness programs (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Hybrid in‑office schedule (three days per week).

• Experience with Success Factors or other HRIS.
• Professional certification in benefits (CEBS) or HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP).
• Deep knowledge of leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, state leaves) and associated payroll adjustments.
• Experience administering 401(k) plans with proven compliance record; global retirement experience a plus.
• Knowledge of health & welfare and wellness programs.
• M&A experience.
• Understanding of benefit laws and regulations (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ADA, FMLA).
• Intermediate or expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, attention to detail, analytical skills.
• Customer service orientation and ability to resolve interpersonal conflict.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with discretion.

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $90,000.00 – $. In addition, the role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits.

Avanos Medical is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

IMPORTANT:
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Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.