Benefits Analyst

Overview

The Benefits Analyst supports the Sr. Manager, Benefits in administering benefit-related tasks, including invoice processing, transaction management, audits, assisting employees with benefit questions and enrollments, and providing backup support for partner benefit inquiries.

• Supports annual open enrollment activities, including health fairs, vendor coordination, scheduling, and answering employee questions.
• Tests open enrollment functionality in the HRIS platform to ensure accuracy and smooth execution.

• Processes enrollments, qualifying status and other changes, and terminations in Workday.
• Enters manual enrollments, changes, and terminations in vendor systems when necessary.

• Promotes firm benefit programs and maintain updated documentation on internal platforms.
• Presents benefits orientation to new employees.

• Develops and audits processes related to benefit plan administration.
• Identify discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and analyze enrollment/utilization data for improvement opportunities.

• Processes benefit invoices, review HRIS audit reports, and coordinate with Finance for payments.
• Liaises with carriers/vendors to resolve issues and review electronic data feeds.
• Reconciles discrepancies between vendor data and internal records.
• May serve as point person for designated vendor(s).

• Maintains knowledge of COBRA, ACA, ERISA, and state‑level requirements impacting benefits.
• Updates templates and documentation to ensure compliance.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in HR Benefits analysis or/and administration related functions.
• Working knowledge of all federal and state requirements (i.e. COBRA, FMLA, ERISA, etc.).
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills necessary to articulate to partners, employees and retirees the features and requirements of the firm's retirement benefit programs and cash balance plan for partners.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Workday a plus. Experience in implementing new technologies/systems a plus.
• Working knowledge of web‑based computer environment and software programs, spreadsheets, employee database (HRIS).
• Office environment: 4 days in office required.
• 5‑10% travel inter‑office travel particularly during open enrollment season.

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back‑up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

Consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is eligible for overtime:
Yes

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant

Experience:

$65,000.00 - $87,000.00

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