Benefits Analyst

Assurant, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Analyst to support their Total Rewards function. This role involves analyzing employee benefits data, enhancing operational processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits administration and advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, where you can contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits-related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data related to employee benefits and policies.
• Support the development of a standardized global benefits framework.
• Manage compliance activities and government filings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position supports the Total Rewards/Global Benefits function and will be responsible for various aspects of program management and administration across the full spectrum of benefits.

Job Responsibilities

Data and Analytics - 40%

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data, metrics, and statistics related to employee benefits and various policies.
• Partners with People Analytics team to develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into benefits enrollment, utilization and trends.
• Performs continuous quality checks of benefits-related data to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Benefits Operations, Administration and Process Enhancements - 40%

• Supports the development and implementation of a standardized global benefits framework.
• Assists in maintaining country-specific benefits profiles including benefits inventories, renewals, vendor partnership contact information, etc.
• Acts as point person for vendor risk assessments and related activities.
• Provides benefits support for merger & acquisition activities.
• Maintains process documentation (SOPs) for global benefits areas to ensure no single points of failure for team.
• Collects benefits billing and invoice information from team to keep invoice dashboard up to date.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline benefits administration.

• Contributes to benefit-related projects, including Open Enrollment, implementation of new programs, system upgrades, or process integrations.

Compliance - 10%

• Provides support for compliance activities and government filings (ACA, 5500s, non-discrimination testing, etc.).
• Manages the compliance calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Other - 10%

• Supports Total Rewards & Wellbeing team with special projects and key department initiatives.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University.
• 5+ years benefits related work experience.

Other Requirements

• Advanced MS Office skills specifically in Excel (formulas, V-lookups, etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under tight deadlines, especially during high-demand periods such as open enrollment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and manage multiple responsibilities to meet department goals and deadlines.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with others.
• Self-starter with ability to adapt and pivot with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment and professionalism in all areas of work.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly.

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions,sexualorientations,gender identities,ages,experiences,and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work.By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone.The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening toand representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/