Benefits Compliance Specialist - Flexible Schedule & Remote

Interstates; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Bonus incentives

Flexible schedule

Company events & family culture

Job summary

Interstates is hiring a Benefits Administration and Compliance Analyst to manage state and federal benefits compliance, audits, and data reporting. The role supports communication campaigns and backup benefits administration in UKG, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in benefits work, solid knowledge of regulations, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel up to 10% and a preference for candidates in or near in Sioux Center, Sioux Falls,

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of benefits administration, compliance, HR operations, or related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, leave administration, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and prepare reports.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, preferably UKG.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Research and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations related to employee benefits and leave administration.
• Support internal audit activities (monthly benefits audits, quarterly funding audits, annual third‑party audits).
• Compile, analyze, and report benefits data (enrollment analytics, open enrollment statistics).
• Support benefits communication campaigns (annual/ semi-annual campaigns, mental health awareness, benefits fair).
• Provide backup support for benefits administration in UKG and leave administration.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Data analysis

Reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

HRIS (UKG)

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Interstates is hiring a Benefits Administration and Compliance Analyst to manage state and federal benefits compliance, audits, and data reporting. The role supports communication campaigns and backup benefits administration in UKG, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in benefits work, solid knowledge of regulations, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel up to 10% and a preference for candidates in or near in Sioux Center, Sioux Falls,