Senior Benefits Analyst

• Serve as the internal expert on plan operations, facilitating accurate benefit delivery in strict accordance with plan contracts and provisions
• Supervise the Leave of Absence process; act as the central liaison between third-party providers, internal HR Business Partners/Specialists, and employees regarding FMLA, STD, and LTD requests
• Research complex plan issues, diagnose root causes, and develop fully documented, actionable alternative solutions
• Support annual Open Enrollment by reviewing/editing communications, coordinating timelines, validating system architectures within the benefit portals, and assisting with employee elections
• Maintain employee benefits portals, audit HRIS data to ensure precise benefit contributions and payroll deductions, and monitor new hire processing
• Review and distribute critical employee benefit communications and required plan documents in adherence to the controlled group's terms
• Facilitate annual audits and non-discrimination testing for retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) filings
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external plan auditors, preparing all necessary data for Form 5500 filings, control group testing, and annual wrap document updates
• Identify and document structural improvements to compliance workflows to seamlessly track legislative mandates, new regulations, or organizational restructurings
• Act as the project leader for plan compliance correction processes and coordinate direct responses to external government and accounting audits
• Ensure vendor, carrier, record-keeper, and advisor service delivery strictly aligns with compliance standards and contractual plan terms
• Inform and educate internal HR colleagues regarding upcoming regulatory updates and required compliance actions
• Oversee vendor relationships, purchase orders, invoices, and payments tied directly to the benefits and compensation budget
• Monitor benefits payments to ensure timeliness, build monthly budget-to-actual reconciliations, and partner with the Senior Manager of Benefits to establish annual funded purchase orders
• Complete benefit surveys and localized benchmarking analyses to keep company offerings highly competitive

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate employee benefits administration and communications
• 3+ years acting as a dedicated subject matter expert focused on benefit plan administration and compliance—specifically qualified (defined benefit/defined contribution), nonqualified retirement plans, and health/welfare plans
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment law, and HR regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations
• Experience with HRIS tools like ADP, Workday or SAP

Expertise in employee benefits administration, compliance, and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring accurate benefit delivery. Proficient in utilizing HRIS tools and conducting audits to maintain compliance and optimize benefit offerings.

• Employee Benefits Administration
• Compliance Management
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
• HRIS Tools (ADP, Workday, SAP)
• Stakeholder Management

• Benefit Plan Administration
• FMLA, STD, and LTD Management
• Audit Facilitation
• Non-Discrimination Testing
• Form 5500 Filings
• Budget Reconciliation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Benefit Communication
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement

• Project Leadership
• Interpersonal Communication
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Education and Training

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

• Employee Benefits
• Health and Welfare Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Legislative Mandates
• Corporate Compliance
• Stakeholder Expectations
• Benefit Contributions
• Open Enrollment
• Leave of Absence

• HRIS
• Benefit Portals
• Payroll Systems
• Compliance Tracking Tools
• Vendor Management Systems