Benefits Analyst: Data-Driven Leaves & Wellness

Avient Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a Benefits Analyst to deliver employee-centered benefits and leave experiences. You will partner with the Benefits Manager to analyze plans, monitor regulatory changes, and optimize how programs serve employees and retirees.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, liaison with HR and external vendors, and timely communication. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with leaves and HRIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Experience analyzing benefits data and trends.
• Ability to interpret regulations affecting health and welfare programs.
• Experience with Leave of Absence administration (FMLA, disability).
• Vendor management and cost-control experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes costs, usage and market trend data for current benefit plans to ensure market competitive and cost-effective programs are in place.
• Monitors legislative changes that impact health and welfare plans and benchmarks practices to recommend changes.
• Drafts informational literature and communication materials for employees and retirees.
• Oversees Avient's Leave of Absence Program including short/long-term disability and FMLA leaves, coordinating with HR, Payroll, Legal and vendors.
• Partners with outside vendors in administration of health and welfare benefits for active and retired employees.
• Coordinates payment of vendor invoices and conducts surveys on benefit programs.

Skills

Benefits data analysis

Vendor management

Leave of absence

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Avient Corporation is seeking a Benefits Analyst to deliver employee-centered benefits and leave experiences. You will partner with the Benefits Manager to analyze plans, monitor regulatory changes, and optimize how programs serve employees and retirees.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, liaison with HR and external vendors, and timely communication. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with leaves and HRIS tools.