Senior Benefits Systems & Data Analyst

LCS company; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace USA.

Inclusive & collaborative culture.

Charity and community involvement.

Competitive pay, benefits and vacation

Job summary

LCS is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to support health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs across the organization. You will combine benefits administration, data analysis, and problem solving to ensure accurate plan administration and a positive employee experience.

The role partners with HR and vendors to manage open enrollment, regulatory compliance, and communications, while mentoring analysts and safeguarding PHI under HIPAA.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare and retirement plans.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of health, retirement, and leave programs.
• Monitor benefits processes, identify risks, and coordinate resolutions.
• Support compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and IRS requirements.
• Lead open enrollment activities including system configuration and testing.
• Administer 401(k) plan and related programs.
• Provide ongoing benefit communications and education resources.
• Build relationships with carriers, vendors, and internal partners.
• Lead process improvement and data-quality initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

HRIS experience

Excel proficiency

Documentation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CEBS/CBP or related certification

PMP or PMI-ACP (preferred)

Tools

EDI 834

Job description

LCS is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to support health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs across the organization. You will combine benefits administration, data analysis, and problem solving to ensure accurate plan administration and a positive employee experience.

The role partners with HR and vendors to manage open enrollment, regulatory compliance, and communications, while mentoring analysts and safeguarding PHI under HIPAA.