Senior Benefits Analyst | Austin Metro Area - Texas - USA (Remote)

Cohesity; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 126,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, seeks a Senior Benefits Analyst to oversee benefits and compliance activities. This role involves managing programs including 401(k) and life insurance, ensuring adherence to regulations, and enhancing employee experience in a dynamic tech setting.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible paid time off

Paid parental leave

Robust wellness program

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of U.S. benefits experience with focus on compliance.
• Proficiency with Workday and third-party benefits platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to handle regulatory details.

Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. benefit programs, including 401(k) and insurance.
• Lead compliance reporting and documentation.
• Manage benefit workflows and data integrity within systems.

Skills

Compliance

Vendor Management

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Clear Communication

Education

8+ years in U.S. benefits

Tools

Workday

BenefitSolver

Job description

At Cohesity, we’re on a mission to secure the world’s data. We move fast, collaborate across teams and cultures, and embrace the freedom to solve challenges in innovative ways—creating endless possibilities.

To achieve our bold ambitions, we need self-driven, motivated team players ready to make an impact. We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and a culture where you can thrive. Explore our open roles and secure the next step in your career at Cohesity!

Full time

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Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

We’re looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst to lead key U.S. benefits and compliance activities. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert on 401(k), life insurance, disability and leave programs (including California VDI), time off programs, and voluntary benefits .

You’ll also provide system administration and support with our outsourced Benefits Administration solution (including COBRA and FSA ) while owning critical documentation and compliance deliverables like Form 5500, SPDs, and other ERISA requirements.

C ollaborat ing with HR, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to drive accuracy, compliance, and a high-impact employee experience within a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment will be required .

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

Administer and ensure compliance for U.S. benefit programs:

401(k)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Leave of Absence administration in partnership with outsourced leave administration vendor (FMLA, CA VDI, other state leave s)

Time Off programs

Voluntary benefits

Benefits administration services (including COBRA & FSA administration)

Manage benefit workflows and data integrity within Workday and BenefitSolver, including eligibility, enrollments, terminations, leave status changes, and system audits.

Manage and optimize relationships with benefit carriers , vendors, and brokers .

Serve as a key liaison to external benefits administration partners; escalate and resolve issues effectively.

Lead and support compliance reporting and documentation, including:

Preparation and review of Form 5500 filings

Creation and maintenance of Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and Summary of Material Modifications (SMMs)

Coordination of non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and other ERISA/HIPAA compliance needs

Draft and maintain internal benefits policy documents and ensure alignment with regulatory and plan updates.

Plan and develop e ffective employee communications for benefit programs and updates .

Create and maintain clear, employee-friendly knowledge base articles and intranet content to support self-service and transparency.

Monitor regulatory developments and work cross-functionally to implement updates as needed.

Contribute to annual Open Enrollment strategy and execution, including system readiness, communications, and employee education.

Analyze benefits trends, conduct audits, and recommend optimizations for cost control and improved employee experience.

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

8+ years of U.S. benefits experience with a strong focus on compliance, vendor management, and systems integration—ideally in a high-growth tech or multi-state environment

In-depth knowledge of 401(k), ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and state-specific leave programs

Experience supporting the preparation of Forms 5500 and developing SPDs and compliance documentation

Proficiency with Workday and third-party benefits platforms (e.g., BenefitSolver)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn regulatory detail into actionable plans

Clear, concise communication skills—both for policy writing and employee support Comfort working in a fast-paced, agile environment with evolving priorities

Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in ourcomprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

We’re looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst to lead key U.S. benefits and compliance activities. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert on 401(k), life insurance, disability and leave programs (including California VDI), time off programs, and voluntary benefits .

You’ll also provide system administration and support with our outsourced Benefits Administration solution (including COBRA and FSA ) while owning critical documentation and compliance deliverables like Form 5500, SPDs, and other ERISA requirements.

C ollaborat ing with HR, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to drive accuracy, compliance, and a high-impact employee experience within a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment will be required .

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

• Administer and ensure compliance for U.S. benefit programs:

• 401(k)

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Leave of Absence administration in partnership with outsourced leave administration vendor (FMLA, CA VDI, other state leave s)

• Time Off programs

• Voluntary benefits

• Benefits administration services (including COBRA & FSA administration)

• Manage benefit workflows and data integrity within Workday and BenefitSolver, including eligibility, enrollments, terminations, leave status changes, and system audits.

• Manage and optimize relationships with benefit carriers , vendors, and brokers .

• Serve as a key liaison to external benefits administration partners; escalate and resolve issues effectively.

• Lead and support compliance reporting and documentation, including:

• Preparation and review of Form 5500 filings

• Creation and maintenance of Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and Summary of Material Modifications (SMMs)

• Coordination of non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and other ERISA/HIPAA compliance needs

• Draft and maintain internal benefits policy documents and ensure alignment with regulatory and plan updates.

• Plan and develop e ffective employee communications for benefit programs and updates .

• Create and maintain clear, employee-friendly knowledge base articles and intranet content to support self-service and transparency.

• Monitor regulatory developments and work cross-functionally to implement updates as needed.

• Contribute to annual Open Enrollment strategy and execution, including system readiness, communications, and employee education.

• Analyze benefits trends, conduct audits, and recommend optimizations for cost control and improved employee experience.

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• 8+ years of U.S. benefits experience with a strong focus on compliance, vendor management, and systems integration—ideally in a high-growth tech or multi-state environment

• In-depth knowledge of 401(k), ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and state-specific leave programs

• Experience supporting the preparation of Forms 5500 and developing SPDs and compliance documentation

• Proficiency with Workday and third-party benefits platforms (e.g., BenefitSolver)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn regulatory detail into actionable plans

• Clear, concise communication skills—both for policy writing and employee support Comfort working in a fast-paced, agile environment with evolving priorities

Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in ourcomprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

$126,500.00-$158,100.00

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or [e-mail] for assistance.

In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

At Cohesity, we work hard and move fast—and we’re not afraid to push boundaries to deliver exceptional work. We value integrity and respect, and here’s what we promise: We’ll give you the tools to be successful and welcome you into a culture that celebrates individual contributions and collective success. We’ll empower you to grow, offer continuous learning opportunities, and surround you with ambitious, collaborative colleagues.

We strive to have a parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our employees (and their families) is the right thing to do.

• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Additional company-wide days off throughout the year
• A robust wellness program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• And a competitive salary and additional benefits package

Join our team!

Alert for candidates

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Notice to external recruiters and staffing agencies

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