Benefits Analyst

Jobtailor; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced benefits professional to lead and advise on U.S. employee benefits programs, including healthcare and 401(k). The role emphasizes data-driven renewals, benchmarking, and collaboration with brokers and internal teams.

You will analyze benefits data, track market trends, and communicate findings to leadership, ensuring competitive, compliant programs and successful project execution across global initiatives where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, with focus on U.S. healthcare and 401(k).
• Experience supporting or leading benefits renewals, plan reviews, benchmarking, or related projects.
• Experience working with brokers, consultants, advisors, and vendors.
• Experience analyzing benefits data and developing actionable recommendations.
• Understanding benefits terminology and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter resource for U.S. employee benefits including healthcare and 401(k).
• Support and lead annual U.S. benefits renewals through data analysis, plan reviews, benchmarking, vendor coordination, and recommendations.
• Partner with brokers, consultants, benefits vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

HRIS/HCM familiarity

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS/HCM Systems

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

• Serve as a subject matter resource for U.S. employee benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), and other benefit programs.
• Support and lead annual U.S. benefits renewals through data analysis, plan reviews, benchmarking, vendor coordination, and recommendations.
• Partner with brokers, consultants, benefits vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze benefits data, market trends, employee feedback, and other information to develop actionable recommendations.
• Participate in benefits projects and initiatives, including global benefits, time and absence, and Total Rewards.
• Research benefits practices, legislation, and market trends across the U.S. and other countries.
• Prepare findings, analysis, recommendations, and communications for stakeholders and leadership.
• Support implementation and ongoing administration of benefits programs and initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments to maintain competitive and compliant programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee and benefits-related information.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, with significant experience supporting U.S. benefits programs, including healthcare and retirement/401(k) programs.
• Experience supporting or leading benefits renewals, plan reviews, benchmarking, or related benefits projects.
• Experience working with benefits brokers, consultants, advisors, and/or vendors.
• Experience analyzing benefits data and developing recommendations based on findings.
• Ability to understand and communicate benefits terminology, concepts, and industry practices.
• Experience presenting information, analysis, or recommendations to internal stakeholders and/or leadership.
• Familiarity with HRIS/HCM systems and benefits technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with sensitive information.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
• Working knowledge of HR processes and HRIS/HCM systems.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and benefits information professionally and discreetly.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn global benefits practices.

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. employee benefits management, including healthcare and 401(k) programs, with strong analytical skills to develop actionable recommendations and support benefits renewals. Proficient in project management and communication, ensuring compliance and competitive program administration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Employee Benefits Management
• Benefits Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Vendor Coordination
• HRIS/HCM Systems Familiarity

Hard Skills

• Benefits Data Analysis
• Healthcare Programs
• 401(k) Programs
• Benefits Renewals
• Benchmarking
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Benefits Technology
• Legislation Research
• Total Rewards

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Employee Benefits
• Confidentiality
• Market Trends
• Stakeholder Communication
• Global Benefits Practices