Global Benefits Analyst

About Albany International:

Albany International Corporation is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company has two core businesses:
Albany Machine Clothing is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries, and Albany Engineered Composites is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry. We are committed to creating a positive and engaging work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Albany International Corp. is looking for a Benefits Analyst who can leverage data analytics capabilities and customers service skills to execute world-class programs across the globe. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams, this individual is instrumental in ensuring that benefit programs—spanning health insurance, retirement, wellness, and ancillary services—are well managed and meet the needs of Albany’s diverse population.

• Participate in US and global benefits projects, including the US annual open enrollment, rollout of new programs, integration associated with mergers and acquisitions, or harmonization of benefits following organizational changes.
• Support employee communications regarding benefits plans, changes, and enrollment processes, ensuring understanding across diverse cultures and languages.
• Vendor Management, to include liaising with external benefits providers, brokers, and consultants to ensure success of overall relationship and positive experience for Albany’s employees.
• Coordinate annual renewals, open enrollment processes, and ongoing vendor performance reviews to ensure service quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Primary resources for internal stakeholders on benefits-related questions and issues.
• Prepare and submit reports and filings required by governmental agencies in various jurisdictions.

• Global Mindset:
  Comfortable working in multicultural environments, with an understanding of regional nuances in benefits offerings and employee expectations.
• Attention to Detail:
  Consistently accurate in data handling, documentation, and compliance oversight.
• Adaptability:
  Flexible and open to change in a dynamic, evolving global landscape.
• Collaboration:
  
  Team player who thrives in cross-functional teams and can influence without direct authority.
• Integrity and Discretion:
  Handles sensitive and confidential information with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Curiosity and Initiative:
  Demonstrates a willingness to learn, adapt, and innovate in a fast-changing global landscape.
• Customer Orientation:
  Dedicated to delivering high-quality service to internal stakeholders and partners.
• Organizational Savvy:
  Comfortable navigating complex organizational structures and working with stakeholders across all levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Multilingual abilities and international experience highly valued.

• Location:
  
  Portsmouth, NH, full-time in office with a 9/80 schedule (Week 1: 9 hours Mon–Thu, 8 hours Fri. Week 2: 9 hours Mon–Thu, Friday off)
• Compensation:
  Will be structured to attract and retain the best possible candidate.
• Please Note: Due to the restricted nature of work, only US Citizens and US Persons (permanent residents) will be considered for this role. We cannot at this time sponsor employment visas (e.g. H-1B visa status).