Benefits and Compliance Analyst (32552)

Benefits and Compliance Analyst

Location: South Hackensack, NJ (Boswell Headquarters)

Department: Human Resources

About Boswell

Founded in 1924, Boswell has established itself as a premier, full-service engineering and construction management firm. For over a century, we have provided comprehensive engineering solutions to public and private sector clients, building a reputation for excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a family-owned organization, we pride ourselves on a legacy of shaping the infrastructure of our communities while maintaining a supportive and dynamic workplace for our employees.

Role Summary

Boswell is seeking a meticulous and experienced Benefits and Compliance Analyst to join our Human Resources team. As our workforce continues to grow, this role serves as a critical hybrid function, combining the financial stewardship of a Benefits Analyst with the regulatory rigor of a Leave & Compliance Administrator.

This is a specialized role driven by the complexities of multi-state operations. You will be the primary guardian of our Total Rewards program, ensuring strict adherence to federal and state regulations while maintaining the financial integrity of our benefit expenditures. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, FMLA) who thrives on mitigating risk and ensuring a seamless, compliant employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance, Leave Management & Risk Mitigation (Primary Focus)
• Multi-State Leave Administration: Serve as the subject matter expert and administrator for all federal and state-mandated leaves. This includes strict oversight of FMLA, ADA, and New Jersey Family Leave, ensuring all interactions meet legal thresholds.
• Regulatory Filings & Reporting: Lead the preparation and submission of essential compliance filings, including ACA reporting (1094-C/1095-C), Form 5500s, and EEO-1 reporting.
• Disability & Claims Management: Manage the full lifecycle of Short-Term and Long-Term Disability claims. Act as the primary liaison between employees and carriers to resolve complex claim issues while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Policy Auditing: Continuously monitor changes in federal and state employment laws to update internal policies. Conduct regular internal audits of benefits data to prevent costly penalties and ensure data integrity within the HRIS.
• Financial Integrity & Data Analysis
• Billing & Reconciliation: Execute a rigorous monthly audit of all carrier invoices (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.) against payroll data. Identify discrepancies, prevent vendor overpayments, and coordinate timely payments with the Finance department.
• 401(k) Administration: Oversee the daily operations of the retirement plan, including the processing of employee contributions, loan monitoring, and hardship distributions. ensuring the plan remains compliant with IRS and DOL regulations.
• Cost Control: Analyze benefit usage trends and financial data to assist leadership in making cost-effective decisions regarding plan design and renewals.
• Benefits Operations & Employee Experience
• Open Enrollment Management: Project manage the annual Open Enrollment cycle from start to finish. This includes system testing, communications drafting, coordinating benefits fairs, and processing final enrollments.
• Vendor Management: act as the primary point of contact for brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators (TPAs). Hold vendors accountable to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and resolve escalated service issues.
• Tier-2 Support: Serve as the knowledgeable single point of contact for complex benefits inquiries, life events (Qualifying Life Events), and enrollment issues, providing high-touch support to our engineering and administrative staff.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Benefits Administration with a heavy focus on Leave Management and Compliance.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and New Jersey state-specific employment laws.
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in Excel
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to audit complex financial invoices and interpret legal plan documents.
• Communication: Strong ability to translate complex compliance and insurance jargon into clear, understandable language for employees.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

At Boswell, we believe the best way to provide high-quality service is by investing in our people. We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits suite, including:

• Professional Development: Access to Boswell Academy Training.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial Security: Company-paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick, and personal leave, plus Paid Parental Leave.
• Growth & Incentives: Tuition assistance and employee referral bonuses.
• Bonus Potential: Eligibility for our annual discretionary incentive program, contingent upon company and individual performance.
  
  

Boswell ensures all employees, including part-time staff, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Application & Salary Information

Boswell accepts applications for this position on a rolling basis and reserves the right to modify or cancel this posting at any time.

The salary range provided reflects the base pay for this role and location. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, and geographic location.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year

AAP/EEO Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.