Senior Benefits Analyst

Randstad USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to join our data-driven HR analytics team. This in-office role focuses on benefits data, systems analysis, and compliance within a growing organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in benefits administration, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and experience with HRIS/Benefits platforms. Hybrid/Remote options may be available for the right candidate in EST.

Qualifications

• Must have explicit experience as a Benefits Analyst or Senior Benefits Analyst on resume.
• 7+ years of benefits administration, compliance, and systems analysis.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and HRIS/Benefits platforms.
• Solid background in 401(k) administration, remittances, compliance, and Open Enrollment knowledge.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Location: EST, in-office; hybrid/remote negotiable for strong candidate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee benefits data, systems analysis, reconciliations, and reporting in HRIS/benefits systems.
• Lead Open Enrollment execution, vendor data flows, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage 401(k) administration, funding, and remittance scheduling.
• Use advanced Excel to audit, analyze, and optimize benefits programs and costs.
• Streamline benefits workflows and ensure timely vendor remittances.

Skills

Excel proficiency

HRIS/Benefits platforms

Data analysis

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Are you a data-driven, systems-focused HR professional looking to step into a key analytical role with a rapidly growing global industry leader? On behalf of our client, Randstad is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to report directly to the Director of Benefits.

Our client has doubled in size over the last 7 years, offering high stability and clear pathing for career growth. This is a technical, back-end analytical role—ideal for someone who thrives working with data, systems, compliance, and processes rather than direct employee-facing support.

Key Responsibilities

• System & Data Analysis: Oversee benefits administration data, systems analysis, standard reconciliations, and reporting within HRIS/benefits systems.
• Open Enrollment & Compliance: Lead and support annual Open Enrollment execution, vendor data flows, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• 401(k) & Remittance: Manage 401(k) administration, funding, weekly/bi-weekly remittances, and audit preparation.
• Analytical HR Support: Utilize advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) to audit, analyze, and optimize benefits programs and costs.
• Process Management: Work independently in a fast-paced environment to streamline benefits workflows, maintain system accuracy, and ensure timely vendor remittances.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Title Requirement: MUST have explicit experience as a Benefits Analyst or Senior Benefits Analyst listed on your resume.
• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated experience in benefits administration, compliance, and systems analysis.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation) preferred and HRIS/Benefits platforms.
• Core Subject Knowledge: Solid background in 401(k) administration, remittances, benefit compliance, and Open Enrollment management.
• Work Style: High degree of self-management, strong attention to detail, and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Location/Schedule: Fully in-office is the clients preference HOWEVER for a rockstar candidate who checks off their boxes that is based in the Eastern Time Zone (EST) - Hybrid or Remote schedule is negotiable.

Interview Process

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