Benefits Analyst: Data, Compliance & Automation Lead

Coursera Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

RSU equity

Global perks

Job summary

Coursera Inc. is seeking an accountable Benefits Analyst to own U.S. and Canada benefits data, with opportunities to drive global initiatives. You will manage reconciliations, vendor billing, audits, and statutory filings, while ensuring clear employee communications and efficient vendor oversight.

You will lead improvements through automation, collaborate with Legal, Finance, and external advisors, and help elevate the employee experience across a lean team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently with accountability over recurring deliverables.
• Strong knowledge in benefits administration and compliance.
• Analytical problem-solving for complex benefit scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with data reconciliation, payroll or invoice data.
• Ability to build internal/external partner relationships.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of US benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with Workday, UKG, ADP or similar HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee benefit inquiries, enrollments, life events, and Workday transactions.
• Reconcile eligibility files, enrollment, and payroll deductions with vendors; maintain exception logs.
• Own routine follow-ups with benefits vendors and escalate when needed.
• Maintain process docs, controls, and audit trails; drive improvements and automation.
• Test and validate benefits configuration to ensure accurate rules and performance.
• Support regulatory reporting and audits; respond to requests and close findings.
• Draft and review employee benefits communications and notices; ensure accuracy.

Skills

Benefits administration

Data reconciliation

Audit support

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Workday/HRIS knowledge

Job description

Coursera Inc. is seeking an accountable Benefits Analyst to own U.S. and Canada benefits data, with opportunities to drive global initiatives. You will manage reconciliations, vendor billing, audits, and statutory filings, while ensuring clear employee communications and efficient vendor oversight.

You will lead improvements through automation, collaborate with Legal, Finance, and external advisors, and help elevate the employee experience across a lean team.