Senior Analyst, Benefits and Leave Management

Finden Search; United States; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic HR service provider is seeking a Senior Analyst in Benefits and Leave Management to oversee and improve daily benefits administration. The ideal candidate will possess over three years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of multi-state compliance. Responsibilities include managing leave processes, administering benefits programs, and driving improvements in employee experience. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in HR systems alongside effective communication abilities.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in benefits and leave administration.
• Strong understanding of multi-state benefits compliance.
• Experience with self-insured medical insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401K.
• Understanding multi-state benefits compliance (ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers’ Compensation).
• Analytical thinker with curiosity and independent problem-solving.
• Entrepreneurial drive to improve processes and outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Excel; quick to learn new tools.
• Collaborative team player; cross-functional relationships.
• Experience working in UKG.
• SHRM or PHR certification.
• CEBS.

Aufgaben

• Manage the leave of absence process in compliance with policies.
• Daily administration of employee benefit experience.
• Identify process and program improvements.
• Benefits Communication: Implement communication strategies to help employees understand and maximize benefits.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze benefit data and trends for internal reporting and planning.
• Projects & Ad-Hoc Support: Handle ad-hoc requests and assist with short- and long-term projects.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Time management

Multi-state compliance

Project collaboration

ERISA knowledge

UKG experience

Ausbildung

SHRM or PHR certifications

CEBS

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Suite

UKG

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Senior Analyst, Benefits and Leave Management Exciting opportunity for a benefits professional looking to make a meaningful impact! As a Senior Analyst in the Benefits and Leave Management capability, you will join a dynamic Human Resources department operating under a shared services model that supports a large, vision-driven organization. In this role, you’ll help transform the day-to-day benefits administration function within the HR Operations team, collaborating with a talented group dedicated to advancing our shared mission. You'll bring curiosity, keen attention to detail, and a focus on mutual value, identifying innovative ways to optimize our benefits administration to better serve our employees. You’ll support the day to day operations across the full spectrum of our benefits programs and policies, including self-insured health and welfare benefits, leave and disability management, and retirement benefits. You’ll ensure these programs are administered with excellence, aligned to organizational priorities, and designed to empower our employees to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Leave of Absence Management: Manage the leave of absence process in compliance with all policies and laws, coordinating with employees, supervisors, Human Resource Leaders (HRLs), and vendors. Continuously improve processes to enhance the employee experience and business needs, while monitoring time sheets and processing pay differentials.
• Benefits Administration: Daily administration of full employee benefit experience, including health and welfare insurance plans, 401(k), leave, and wellness initiatives, while maintaining benefit resources, processing changes, and employee communications to ensure accurate processing and a seamless employee experience.
• Process Improvements & Collaboration: Drive process and program improvements by identifying efficiencies, fostering a team-based approach to managing workloads, collaborating with benefits colleagues, and providing backup support as needed.
• Benefits Communication: Implement communication strategies that help employees and new hires understand, access, and maximize their benefits.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze benefit data and trends for internal reporting and planning.
• Projects & Ad-Hoc Support: Handle ad-hoc requests and assist with various short- and long-term projects as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in benefits and leave administration with a solid understanding of employee programs such as self-insured medical insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401K.
• Comprehensive understanding of multi-state benefits compliance, including knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, approaching problems with curiosity, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently to identify solutions and drive outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial drive to continuously improve processes, outcomes, and the employee experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, applying sound judgement, organization, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Proficient and comfortable working in HR systems, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), and adept at learning new systems or technology.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships across functions.
• Experience working in UKG
• SHRM or PHR certifications
• CEBS