Benefits Analyst

• Benefits Communication: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop, promote,
and distribute clear, timely benefits communications to ensure employees are informed about available offerings and changes.

• Data Accuracy & Audits: Conduct regular audits to verify data integrity between Workday, payroll, and benefits carriers, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Billing & Invoice Management: Acts as the primary backup in benefits billing by reconciling invoices, creating purchase orders, and processing payments, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Program Administration: Assist in the development, implementation, and day-to-day management of comprehensive U.S.benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, disability, COBRA, and other perks.
• Vendor Coordination: Manage data integration and work closely with benefits vendors to resolve enrollment issues and improve operational processes.
• Employee Support: Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, investigate issues, identify trends, and provide timely resolutions.
• Compliance Support: Ensure full adherence to government regulations and plan provisions, conducting audits, non-discrimination testing, required filings, and ACA reporting to maintain
compliance across all benefit plans.
• Process Improvement: Assist in identifying opportunities for process enhancements, collaborating on the development of more efficient benefits administration procedures.
• Special Projects & Research: Support research initiatives, benefit events, and special projects aimed at optimizing benefits offerings and administration.

• At least 3 years of benefits administration experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) preferred.
• A solid understanding of benefit plan(s) principles, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other domestic regulations related to benefits is required.
• Proficiency in Workday is highly preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Strong Excel) required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with team members and business colleagues in the delivery of benefit initiatives as assigned.