Benefits Analyst

LeoForce; Johns Creek (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Unlimited PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Benefits Analyst in Johns Creek, GA to own benefits administration for U.S. and Canadian plans. You will manage enrollment, COBRA, leave of absence, and vendor partnerships while ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in benefits administration, strong customer service, and experience with self-funded plans. Hybrid work with generous benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, PPACA, ERISA, DOL, IRS requirements, and Form 1095-C.
• Experience administering leave of absence programs and partnering with payroll and external benefit vendors.
• Experience with self-funded benefit plans
• Canadian benefits administration, Paylocity, Bswift, or professional certifications such as CEBS or CBP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, 401(k), HSA, FSA, COBRA, and Canadian retirement and benefits plans.
• Process benefit enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and eligibility updates while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, resolving issues and coordinating with vendors, brokers, payroll, and accounting.
• Manage leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, state leave programs, and coordination with third-party administrators.
• Reconcile retirement and benefit contribution activity each pay period, review vendor invoices, investigate discrepancies, and partner with accounting to ensure accuracy.
• Develop employee communications for onboarding, offboarding, open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and benefit program updates.
• Support annual open enrollment, benefits audits, vendor management, and the implementation of new benefit programs while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

Paylocity

Bswift

Job description

Benefits Analyst

Johns Creek, GA, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, 401(k), HSA, FSA, COBRA, and Canadian retirement and benefits plans.
• Process benefit enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and eligibility updates while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, resolving issues and coordinating with vendors, brokers, payroll, and accounting.
• Manage leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, state leave programs, and coordination with third-party administrators.
• Reconcile retirement and benefit contribution activity each pay period, review vendor invoices, investigate discrepancies, and partner with accounting to ensure accuracy.
• Develop employee communications for onboarding, offboarding, open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and benefit program updates.
• Support annual open enrollment, benefits audits, vendor management, and the implementation of new benefit programs while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, PPACA, ERISA, DOL, IRS requirements, and Form 1095-C.
• Experience administering leave of absence programs and partnering with payroll and external benefit vendors.
• Experience with self-funded benefit plans
• Canadian benefits administration, Paylocity, Bswift, or professional certifications such as CEBS or CBP is a plus.

A bit about us:

An established software company is looking to hire a Benefits Analyst to administer employee benefits, retirement, and leave of absence programs across the U.S. and Canada.

Who we're looking for: someone who has owned the entire benefits function in a lean environment - you have been responsible for all aspects of benefits administration and enjoy working independently with minimal oversight.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule - only 1-2x per week onsite
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities