Benefits Analyst: Data-Driven Total Rewards

AtriCure, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starting day 1

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

AtriCure, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Analyst to administer and analyze employee benefits programs. You will work with HR, Payroll, Finance, and vendors to ensure compliance, accurate data in benefits systems, and smooth annual enrollment.

You will manage vendor relationships, assist with leave programs, and analyze utilization to guide program improvements while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration or a similar analytical role.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and leave administration.
• Understanding of benefits-related compliance requirements, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and Section 125 regulations.
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS or similar benefits administration platforms.
• CEBS or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, retirement, leave, and voluntary benefits.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to benefit plans, eligibility, enrollments, qualifying life events, and claims issues.
• Maintain employee benefits records and ensure data integrity within HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employer contributions.
• Support annual open enrollment by assisting with system configuration, employee communications, educational materials, and enrollment audits.
• Support the planning and execution of benefits fairs, webinars, and employee information sessions.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Assist with vendor issue resolution and monitor service-level performance.
• Support the administration of Company leave programs and serve as point of contact for employees, managers and liaison with leave administrators as needed.
• Maintain benefits policies, procedures, plan documents and audit records.
• Support implementation of new benefit programs and system enhancements.
• Analyze benefits data, utilization trends, participation metrics, leave utilization and costs to support decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Open enrollment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtriCure, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Analyst to administer and analyze employee benefits programs. You will work with HR, Payroll, Finance, and vendors to ensure compliance, accurate data in benefits systems, and smooth annual enrollment.

You will manage vendor relationships, assist with leave programs, and analyze utilization to guide program improvements while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.