Senior Benefits Analyst

Safelite; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto glass company is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to manage and optimize the organization's 401(k) and executive retirement programs. This role involves vendor management, compliance, and operational improvements to enhance the associate experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience in benefits administration, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of direct experience with 401(k) delivery and program management.
• Strong familiarity with overall benefit programs.
• Knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations governing 401(k) plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead 401(k) operational cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as liaison with vendors for benefit programs.
• Conduct annual compliance activities including audits and filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, HR or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Workday

Payroll systems

Job description

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

A Brief Overview

The Senior Benefits Analyst role will lead the day to day planning, delivery, compliance, vendor management, and associate communication for the organization's 401(k) and nonqualified executive retirement programs. Manages key plan operations including weekly payroll funding and reconciliation, ERISA audits, regulatory compliance, vendor relations, and issue resolution. Proactively identifies operational improvements, ensures flawless program delivery, and enhances the associate experience through education and financial wellness initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Lead the end to end 401(k) operational cycle including weekly funding, payroll validation, contribution limit monitoring, and ongoing reconciliation of deferrals, employer match, loans, and corrective transactions. Ensure all processes are accurate, fully auditable, SOX compliant, and documented. Troubleshoot and resolve file integration errors, data mismatches, and systemic defects in partnership with Payroll, HRIS, and external vendors.
• Participate in design and strategy discussions across all company benefit programs, partnering with Benefits team members and insurance/platform vendors. Support the planning, coordination, testing, communication, and execution of the annual Open Enrollment process. Serve as the Participate in design and strategy discussions across all company benefit programs, partnering with Benefits team members and insurance/platform vendors. Support the planning, coordination, testing, communication, and execution of the annual Open Enrollment process. Serve as the primary contact for the company’s holiday and PTO programs and act as the back up for benefit claim funding and premium invoicing processes.
• Serve as the day to day liaison with the recordkeeper, TPA, and financial wellness providers, ensuring adherence to service standards and timely resolution of operational or participant issues. Review vendor reporting, monitor service level metrics, and recommend plan enhancements. Partner with vendors to design and deliver retirement readiness campaigns, financial wellness programs, and participant education resources.
• Lead annual compliance activities including nondiscrimination testing, the external financial audit, and timely ERISA Form 5500 and SAR filings. Coordinate with Payroll, Finance, HRIS, and external auditors to resolve findings and prevent recurrence. Maintain and update the Plan Document, SPD, amendments, and required participant notices. Monitor operational compliance throughout the year and partner with counsel or vendors on IRS/DOL correction programs (EPCRS) when needed.
• Develop and maintain routine 401(k) plan reporting, dashboards, and control documentation. Perform periodic data audits to ensure accuracy across payroll, HRIS, and recordkeeper systems. Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, participant experience, and compliance.
• Manage the tracking, eligibility, enrollment, funding and communications for the Supplemental Executive Retirement Program (SERP).
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, HR or related, Preferred
• 5-8 years - Direct experience with 401k delivery and program management. Strong familiarity with overall benefit programs, structures and design, Required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to diagnose data discrepancies, file errors, and root cause operational issues.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations governing 401(k) plans, plan operations, audits, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, including understanding of data flows, payroll deductions, and vendor file integrations. Workday experience preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reconciliations, audits, calculations, and control documentation.
• Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain complex retirement concepts clearly to associates and partners.
• General familiarity with all company benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&DD, disability, leave, wellness, PTO/holiday, etc.) and the ability to support broader Benefits operations as needed.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.