Lead Benefits Analyst-Remote Options-Az Preferred

Kingman Healthcare; Kingman (AZ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Healthcare Incorporated (KHI) is seeking a Lead Benefits Analyst to oversee benefits administration and related HR systems in a healthcare setting. This role supports compliance, data accuracy, and stakeholder inquiries across the Total Rewards function.

The Lead Benefits Analyst will partner with HR colleagues, manage annual open enrollment, ensure system integrity in Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG, and provide guidance on complex benefit tasks and vendor issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in benefits administration and HR systems.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA) is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage payroll-related data and reconciliations.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manager of Total Rewards on benefits operations.
• Serve as first-level escalation for HR staff and vendors.
• Guide new hires through benefit selections and system setups.
• Handle payroll deduction reconciliations and enrollment data.
• Support system integrations and vendor communications.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and staff communications.

Skills

Benefit administration

Payroll reconciliation

Regulatory compliance

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or higher in Business/HR

Tools

Oracle Cloud HCM

UKG Time and Attendance

Payroll systems

Job description

Kingman Healthcare Incorporated (KHI) Staff Position Description

Position Title: Lead Benefits Analyst Position Code: BenAnalyst-8015

Department: Human Resources Oracle Title: LeadBenAnalyst-8015

Reports to: Manager of Total Rewards Safety Sensitive: Yes

Exempt Status: Yes

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with the Manager of Total Rewards to align daily benefit operations, technical implementations, and compliance initiatives with overall division goals.
• Serves as a first-level escalation resource for HR Specialists and Representatives, providing operational troubleshooting and guidance on routine benefit tasks, staff/manager inquiries, and vendor dispute resolution.
• Partners with HR Specialists and Representatives to guide new hires through benefit selections and ensure timely system setups.
• Calculates quarterly 403(b) matches, processes seniority dates, and assists management with annual retirement audits and compliance.
• Performs biweekly payroll deduction reconciliations, list bill audits, contribution, census and enrollment file management, and ongoing error report reconciliations across system file feeds. Corrects discrepancies, as needed.
• Partners with internal teams and vendors to support ongoing technical implementations and system integrations, as needed.
• Coordinates the annual open enrollment process, ensures required enrollment actions are completed, and spearheads ongoing staff communications, including a monthly newsletter and intranet page updates.
• Coordinates workplace wellness initiatives, health screening events, or managing the promotion and utilization of the employee assistance program.
• Ensures compliance with relevant federal and state regulations (e.g., COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA) across benefits and leave programs, updating policies and procedures as needed. Continuously improves benefits administration processes by identifying efficiency opportunities, implementing enhancements, and maintaining thorough procedure documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or higher education degree required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in human resources, benefits administration, or leave management.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating workflow, providing functional guidance, or serving as a peer escalation point for administrative and HR support staff.

Certification: N/A

License: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human resource laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Advanced regulatory, data reconciliation, and analytical skills.
• Advanced computer skills including using Excel to create and manage large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Preferences

Education: Associates degree or higher in business, HR Administration or related field.

Experience:

• Healthcare or hospital environment experience.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG Time and Attendance.

Certification: SHRM or HRCI certification(s).

License: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Category III: Expected duties do not have potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• Other potential hazard(s): Possible exposure to chemical substances and hostile individuals.

Work Requirements

• Ability to sit for 6-7 hours daily at a desk and/or computer terminal.
• Ability to bend at the knees and stoop for filing.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 9/2026