Senior Benefits Analyst

Jobtailor

Alabama

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Benefits Compliance Leader to ensure accurate benefit delivery in line with plan contracts. You will oversee FMLA/STD/LTD requests, interface with vendors and HR partners, and drive compliant, well-documented processes.

Responsibilities include Open Enrollment support, audits, ACA filings, Form 5500 data preparation, and implementing improvements to compliance workflows. CEBS preferred; strong HRIS experience required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of progressive employee benefits administration experience.
3+ years as SME for benefit plan administration and compliance (defined benefit/defined contribution, health/welfare).
CEBS designation strongly preferred.
Knowledge of federal, state and local employment law and HR regulations.
Experience with HRIS tools like ADP, Workday or SAP.

Responsibilities

Serve as internal expert on plan operations and benefits delivery per plan contracts.
Supervise Leave of Absence process; liaison with third-party providers and employees for FMLA/STD/LTD.
Research complex plan issues and develop documented, actionable solutions.
Support Open Enrollment by reviewing communications, coordinating timelines, and validating benefit portals.

Skills

Employee Benefits Administration

Compliance Management

CEBS

HRIS Tools (ADP, Workday, SAP)

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Education and Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Serve as the internal expert on plan operations, facilitating accurate benefit delivery in strict accordance with plan contracts and provisions
Supervise the Leave of Absence process; act as the central liaison between third-party providers, internal HR Business Partners/Specialists, and employees regarding FMLA, STD, and LTD requests
Research complex plan issues, diagnose root causes, and develop fully documented, actionable alternative solutions
Support annual Open Enrollment by reviewing/editing communications, coordinating timelines, validating system architectures within the benefit portals, and assisting with employee elections
Maintain employee benefits portals, audit HRIS data to ensure precise benefit contributions and payroll deductions, and monitor new hire processing
Review and distribute critical employee benefit communications and required plan documents in adherence to the controlled group's terms
Facilitate annual audits and non-discrimination testing for retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) filings
Serve as the primary point of contact for external plan auditors, preparing all necessary data for Form 5500 filings, control group testing, and annual wrap document updates
Identify and document structural improvements to compliance workflows to seamlessly track legislative mandates, new regulations, or organizational restructurings
Act as the project leader for plan compliance correction processes and coordinate direct responses to external government and accounting audits
Ensure vendor, carrier, record-keeper, and advisor service delivery strictly aligns with compliance standards and contractual plan terms
Inform and educate internal HR colleagues regarding upcoming regulatory updates and required compliance actions
Oversee vendor relationships, purchase orders, invoices, and payments tied directly to the benefits and compensation budget
Monitor benefits payments to ensure timeliness, build monthly budget-to-actual reconciliations, and partner with the Senior Manager of Benefits to establish annual funded purchase orders
Complete benefit surveys and localized benchmarking analyses to keep company offerings highly competitive

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
6+ years of progressive experience in corporate employee benefits administration and communications
3+ years acting as a dedicated subject matter expert focused on benefit plan administration and compliance—specifically qualified (defined benefit/defined contribution), nonqualified retirement plans, and health/welfare plans
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation is strongly preferred
Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment law, and HR regulations
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations
Experience with HRIS tools like ADP, Workday or SAP

Core Competencies

Expertise in employee benefits administration, compliance, and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring accurate benefit delivery. Proficient in utilizing HRIS tools and conducting audits to maintain compliance and optimize benefit offerings.

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