Benefits Analyst

TEKsystems; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Time off / PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems in West Hartford, CT seeks a Benefits Analyst to manage a client book of business as the primary liaison with clients, carriers and team members. This role is part of the Career Foundations Program to build long-term expertise in Northeast benefits services.

You will perform data and financial analysis, prepare renewal reports and collaborate with Marketing, Compliance, and other areas on projects, while maintaining timely updates for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related program preferred or equivalent education and/or experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Ability to organize work and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Comfort using common office equipment and long computer sessions.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary service contact for an Employee Benefits book of business.
• Provide client communications, data management, and filing support.
• Perform data and financial analysis to support client teams.
• Conduct benefit benchmarking to evaluate client programs.
• Prepare renewal reports, RFPs, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate meetings and document minutes for projects.
• Engage other practice areas for cross-functional projects.
• Resolve standard issues like billing discrepancies and eligibility.
• Review and edit employee booklets and carrier contracts.
• Develop understanding of clients' business and deadlines.
• Provide regular updates to team on tasks and progress.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Position Overview

The Benefits Analyst is the primary service contact for an assigned Employee Benefits book of business and is responsible for developing a strong working relationship with clients, carriers and team members. The Analyst will be part of our Career Foundations Program, which is designed to provide the technical and practical training needed to develop the Benefits Analyst as they look forward to a successful and long‑term career in the Northeast Series.

Responsibilities

• Provide key administrative support involving client written and verbal communications, client filing, and client data management.
• Provide data analysis and financial analysis support to client team.
• Perform benefit benchmarking that helps team to evaluate client benefit programs.
• Prepare renewal and marketing reports, RFPs, presentations and correspondence.
• Engage other specialized practice areas for projects such as Marketing and Communications and Compliance, as directed.
• Coordinate meeting schedules and prepares meeting minutes.
• Provide key support involving vendor and client correspondence.
• Resolve standard industry issues such as claims resolutions, billing discrepancies, eligibility issues and web technology.
• Review and edits agreements and documents such as employee booklets and carrier contracts.
• Develop a basic understanding of our clients' business.
• Meet regularly with team members to collect desired tasks and deadlines and provides team members with regular and consistent status updates as to current projects and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related program preferred or equivalent education and/or experience required
• Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft product suite
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, calculator, photocopier, and facsimile machine.
• Ability to work on a computer for a prolonged amount of time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.44/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in West Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.