Senior Benefits Analytics & Strategy Lead

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Franklin, TN site is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to drive strategic analytics and governance for our employee benefits. You will partner with HR leadership, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to optimize plan design, cost control, and compliance across multi-state programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of benefits administration experience, with strong analytical skills, vendor management, and HRIS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 7 years of benefits administration experience in a large organization or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state benefit regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA) and fiduciary standards.
• Experience with HRIS, benefits systems, data reporting, and analytics.
• Demonstrated vendor/consultant management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic benefits analysis, benchmarking, and long‑range planning.
• Administer health, retirement, wellness, and other benefit programs with quality control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee plan documentation, filings, and audits.
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and vendors to optimize vendor performance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

Fiduciary Responsibility

Consultative Partnership

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Process Improvement

Communication & Influence

Employee-Centric Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field

CEBS

CBP

SHRM-CP/SCP

PHR/SPHR

Tools

HRIS Systems

Benefits Administration Systems

Reporting Tools

Job description

Nissan Franklin, TN site is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to drive strategic analytics and governance for our employee benefits. You will partner with HR leadership, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to optimize plan design, cost control, and compliance across multi-state programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of benefits administration experience, with strong analytical skills, vendor management, and HRIS proficiency.