Benefits Analyst

Responsibilities

• Oversee the enrollment and day‑to‑day administration of employee benefit programs
• Manage the benefits inbox, delivering prompt and high‑quality support to employee inquiries
• Facilitate bi‑weekly orientation sessions for new hires on benefits offerings
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process, including health fair logistics and employee communications
• Contribute to the design and rollout of a comprehensive wellness program
• Administer the complete leave of absence process from start to finish
• Maintain and update benefits content within Workday, while supporting employee communications
• Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations (ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, etc.), including completion of required DOL/IRS audits
• Assist with preparation and data verification for annual compliance filings
• Partner with vendors and external stakeholders to streamline benefits administration and resolve employee issues
• Generate monthly benefits reports for insurers and audit/process invoices for HSA, FSA, transit, and related plans
• Review weekly carrier data feeds, conduct audits to confirm enrollment accuracy, and investigate discrepancies
• Draft and distribute COBRA notices, separation memos, and other time‑sensitive benefits documentation
• Provide support to the regional Payroll/Benefits team and engage in cross‑training as part of disaster recovery planning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR with a focus on Benefits
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as ADP and Workday preferred
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, Slides)
• Working knowledge of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas is advantageous
• Strong analytical and research abilities; highly organized and proactive
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to present effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time‑management capabilities
• Payroll experience considered a plus