HR Benefits Analyst

Job Title:

HR Benefits Analyst Purpose of the Position:

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and a positive employee experience. This includes data analysis, reporting, supporting HRIS system implementations, and resolving benefit-related issues. This role also supports leave of absence management and ADA accommodations.

• Administer and maintain all employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Ability to work on-site in an in-office environment for up to 5 days per week.
• Manage day-to-day transactions and data within HRIS and benefits administration platforms, conducting regular audits for accuracy.
• Guide and support employees in understanding and utilizing benefit programs; act as a main point of contact for benefit-related inquiries.
• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state‑specific leaves, STD/LTD), including eligibility, approval, and return‑to‑work processes.
• Oversee and track ADA accommodation requests, collaborating with leadership and legal to ensure policies and processes are compliant and employee needs are met.
• Lead and coordinate annual open enrollment, qualifying life events, and new hire benefit onboarding.
• Analyze benefit utilization and costs, preparing regular reports to inform plan design recommendations and strategic decisions.
• Liaise with vendors, brokers, and third‑party administrators, resolving complex issues and billing discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of benefit communications and compliance documentation.
• Responsible for all reporting and compliance with all benefits related matters, such as ACA, 5500 and discrimination testing, including 401(k).
• Ensure legal compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and state regulations.
• Development and execution of wellness initiatives and strategy.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in employee benefits, leave management, and ADA accommodation processes.
• Strong knowledge of benefit program regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA) and best practices.
• Experience with leave of absence management and ADA accommodation processes.
• Clear and compassionate communication skills; experience supporting employees and working with cross‑functional teams.
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential HR data.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi‑task and manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and/or related software.
• Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product/Implementation experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, or as a team member.
• Performs job under general supervision and work with specialized or technical positions requiring specialist training, experience or knowledge.
• Exposure to multi‑state benefits administration is desirable.

Position Status:
Hybrid role

Full‑time position with responsibilities of approximately 40 hours per week at the institution. This position will be classified as an “At‑will”