Manager, Analysis

The Manager, Benefits Analysis supports the development and execution of the Company's long-term benefits strategy. This role helps ensure health, retirement, and well-being programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational priorities and workforce needs. The role leads annual group health benefits planning, budgeting, forecasting, and annual enrollment, and oversee benefits contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFP), and financial administration to support strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

This position is based in Leawood, KS and is not eligible for relocation.

• Support the development and execution of the long-term benefits strategy through financial analysis, planning support, and operational oversight to ensure programs remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational priorities and workforce needs.
• Analyze health and welfare plan design and contribution strategies to support effective annual enrollment and ongoing program optimization.
• Lead annual group health benefits planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, renewal analysis, and preparation for annual enrollment, in partnership with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• Manage the full benefits contracts lifecycle, including coordinating Requests for Proposals, supporting vendor evaluations, and assisting with contract negotiations and renewals.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure financial accuracy, effective administration, and compliance with contractual obligations, and address issues as needed.
• Oversee benefits-related budgeting, invoice review, reconciliation, and approvals to ensure accurate billing and strong financial stewardship.
• Develop and deliver clear, accurate benefits communications through multiple channels to support associate understanding of available programs, plan provisions, and enrollment processes.
• Develop and oversee physical, financial, and emotional well-being initiatives that support the whole person and align with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance, delegation, and oversight to more junior team members, as needed.

• 3+ years of experience in benefits management with a strong financial focus.
• Demonstrated experience managing group health plan budgets, renewals, and vendor contracts.
• Strong knowledge of benefits-related regulations, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Experience managing the full annual enrollment lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience delivering accurate and timely benefits communications through intranet, email, and presentations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with associates at all levels, including senior leaders.
• Ability to explain benefit plan provisions in a clear and accessible manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to delegate, supervise, and provide direction to others.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or human resources.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial, utilization, and trend data.
• Experience leading RFPs and supporting vendor negotiations.
• 1+ year(s) of experience focused on associate-facing communications.
• Professional benefits or human resources certification, such as Certified Benefits Professional or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits management with a strong financial focus.
• Demonstrated experience managing group health plan budgets, renewals, and vendor contracts.
• Strong knowledge of benefits-related regulations, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Employee Retirement Income…