Senior Benefits Analyst - Alpharetta, GA

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Senior Benefits Analyst – Alpharetta, GA

Job Country:
United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries.

Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS.

We are searching for an experienced Sr. 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. The role will also offer exposure to global benefits programs and cross‑functional initiatives providing strong development opportunities for individuals looking to grow their impact in Total Rewards or broader HR operations.

• Maintain and administer US retirement plans including fundings, file uploads, audits, loans, monitoring integrations, contributions, compliance and all other administrative aspects. Monitor global retirement plans.
• Actively and efficiently manage vendors and SLAs for relocation, retirement, employee recognition, and health and welfare administrators as applicable.
• Prepare and monitor compliance calendar for all benefits and coordinate with appropriate parties to ensure all items are completed timely and correctly.
• Monitor Benefits Mailbox and resolve inquiries or issues received. Review, assess and provide guidance and direction to resolve within benefit program parameters serving as the escalation point for Tier 2 inquiries.
• Understand and ensure compliance with ERISA regulations.
• Lead benefits integrations of M&A into current benefit plans.
• Manage Leave and ADA requests for the business, providing guidance and partnering with HRBPs and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
• Perform weekly new hire presentations and own references associated including updating and distributing to new hires as they are onboarded.
• Assist with administration of health‑welfare activities and work efficiently with the team on RFPs and successful Annual Enrollments and other health‑welfare activities as required.
• Help administer the employee recognition program, associated vendor and inquiries/responsibilities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other 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 required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hybrid role in-office 3 days a week.

• Experience with Success Factors or other HRIS preferred.
• Professional certification in benefits (CEBS) and/or human resources (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP) preferred.
• Deep knowledge and experience administering leaves of absence (FMLA, Disability and State Leaves) and associated payroll adjustments.
• Deep knowledge and experience with 401(k) plan administration and proven record of plan compliance. Global retirement experience a plus.
• Knowledge of health & welfare and wellness programs.
• M&A experience a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable benefit laws and regulations (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ADA and FMLA).
• Intermediate or expert level…