Senior Compensation Benefits Analyst

Astreya; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Benefits Analyst II to administer US retirement and health & welfare benefits, manage open enrollment, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role supports audits, reporting, and data-driven improvements while collaborating with carriers and vendors in a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of US benefits administration experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with US employee benefits administration.
• Familiarity with 401(k), retirement plans, and health & welfare benefits.
• Knowledge of COBRA, ERISA, ACA, and other US benefits regulations.
• Exposure to Form 5500, benefits audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting US business hours.

Responsibilities

• Administer US employee retirement and health & welfare benefit programs.
• Support annual open enrollment, employee eligibility, and benefits-related inquiries.
• Ensure benefits processes align with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Support COBRA compliance and benefits-related documentation.
• Assist with benefits audits, Form 5500 reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and external vendors on renewals, plan changes, and contract-related activities.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits data and prepare reports for management.
• Analyze benefits and financial data to support planning and process improvements.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Form 5500 familiarity

Job description

If you have hands-on experience in US employee benefits administration and enjoy working across benefits programs, compliance, reporting, and employee support, we'd love to hear from you.

Position: Benefits Analyst II

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Work Model: 100% Remote

Preferred Time Zone: US Eastern (ET) or Central (CT)

Joining: Immediate joiners or candidates with a short notice period preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer US employee retirement and health & welfare benefit programs.


• Support annual open enrollment, employee eligibility, and benefits-related inquiries.


• Ensure benefits processes align with applicable federal and state regulations.


• Support COBRA compliance and benefits-related documentation.


• Assist with benefits audits, Form 5500 reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.


• Coordinate with insurance carriers and external vendors on renewals, plan changes, and contract-related activities.


• Maintain accurate employee benefits data and prepare reports for management.


• Analyze benefits and financial data to support planning and process improvements.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.


• 5+ years of experience in US employee benefits administration.


• Knowledge of 401(k), retirement plans, and health & welfare benefits.


• Familiarity with COBRA, ERISA, ACA, and other US benefits regulations.


• Exposure to Form 5500, benefits audits, and regulatory reporting.


• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting US business hours.

Interested or know someone who could be a great fit?