Senior - Retirement and Benefits Analyst

Bread Financial; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bread Financial Group is seeking a Senior Retirement and Benefits Analyst to oversee employee retirement and voluntary benefits programs. The role involves evaluating plan performance, presenting insights, negotiating vendor terms, and coordinating annual benefit plan audits.

Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills are essential. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in benefits analysis/management, and a Bachelor’s in HR or Organizational Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5-8 years of benefits analysis and management experience.
• 5-8 years of senior-level experience managing complex benefits programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management is preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience giving presentations and exemplary public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate employee benefits programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develop recommendations to enhance plan designs while meeting regulations.
• Research market trends for new products and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Prepare and present reports on benefit effectiveness to stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and implementing new benefits programs.
• Facilitate annual DC plan audit and quality review of 11-K/5500 filings.
• Provide support for benefits inquiries with accurate financial guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Table

Data Analysis

Word Templates

PowerPoint

Adobe

Accounting Finance

Detail-Oriented

Deadline Adherence

Online Presentations

Meeting Presentations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Organizational Management

Job description

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Job Summary

The Senior Retirement and Benefits Analyst will provide comprehensive analysis and oversight of employee retirement and voluntary benefit programs, evaluating plan performance, compliance, utilization, and cost-effectiveness. This role will develop and present detailed reporting on savings patterns, retirement concerns, and benefit trends and utilization. The analyst will translate data into insights and recommendations that inform our overall financial well-being strategy and plan design. The Analyst will recommend policy and program enhancements, partner with vendors to negotiate terms and implement benefit changes, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and lead the coordination and facilitation of annual benefit plan audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze and evaluate employee benefits programs against financial readiness detail to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. - (30%)
• Develop recommendations for adjusting policies to enhance plan designs while adhering to regulations. - (20%)
• Research market trends for new products and collaborate with vendors to negotiate terms and implement changes to benefit programs. - (15%)
• Prepare and present detailed reports on benefit effectiveness metrics to stakeholders, including investment committee members. - (10%)
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new benefits programs to meet organizational needs and align with pillars. - (10%)
• Facilitate the annual DC plan audit along with initial quality review of the annual 11-K filing and annual 5500 filing(s). - (10%)
• Provide support for benefits-related inquiries by delivering accurate financial information and guidance to facilitate effective use of programs across organizational pay ranges. - (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5-8 years of experience in benefits analysis and management.
• 5-8 years of senior-level experience managing complex benefits programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or in Human Resources or Organizational Management.
• 5-8 years of experience giving presentations and exemplary public speaking skills.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Excel Pivot Table
• Microsoft Excel Data Analysis
• Microsoft Word Templates
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe
• Accounting Finance
• Detail-Oriented
• Deadline Adherence
• Online Presentations
• Meeting Presentations

Reports To: Senior Manager and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are expected in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10% annually

Physical And Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing
• Communicate/Talking
• Stationary Position/Seated
• Typing/Writing
• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Salary Range (unless Otherwise Noted Below)

$90,400.00 - $144,700.00

Full Salary Range For Position

California: $104,000.00 - $180,900.00 Colorado: $90,400.00 - $159,200.00 New York: $99,400.00 - $180,900.00 Washington: $99,400.00 - $166,400.00 Maryland: $99,400.00 - $159,200.00 Washington DC: $104,000.00 - $166,400.00 Illinois: $90,400.00 - $159,200.00 New Jersey: $104,000.00 - $166,400.00 Vermont: $90,400.00 - $144,700.00 Ohio: $90,400.00 - $144,700.00 Maine: $90,400.00 - $144,700.00 Connecticut: $99,400.00 - $159,200.00 Virginia: $90,400.00 - $144,700.00

The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders.

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and children under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.

All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.

Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

About Bread Financial®

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial®(NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

• Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).
• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.
• The Company participates in E-Verify.
• The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
• The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at [e-mail].

Job Family

Human Resources

Job Type

Regular