Sr Analyst, Benefits Planning

Wayne Farms LLC; United States; In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Sr. Benefits Planning Analyst to manage financial planning, modeling, and vendor oversight for enterprise Health & Welfare programs. You will partner with brokers, actuaries, and internal teams to ensure accurate financial operations and drive cost strategies across plans.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting, with involvement in governance and compliance. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in finance, HR, business, or related field.
• Experience managing enterprise-level financial processes.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with brokers, actuaries, and vendors.
• Ability to present financial insights to senior leaders.

Mansioni

• Own enterprise-wide financial strategy for Health & Welfare programs.
• Lead financial modeling, including claims trend and PEPM forecasting.
• Maintain $3.3MM weekly benefits expenditures records and controls.
• Analyze cost drivers and translate insights into cost-optimization actions.
• Prepare executive financial reporting for leadership and auditors.
• Own annual and multi-year benefits budgeting with HR and Finance.
• Oversee invoicing, billing, and reconciliation for Total Rewards vendors.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for plan design and vendor strategy.
• Prepare materials for governance, audits, and compliance.
• Act as SME for HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance, brokers, and carriers.

Conoscenze

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Communication

Stakeholder influence

HRIS systems knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in finance, HR, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification (CEBS, CPA, SPHR)

Strumenti

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

The Sr. Benefits Planning Analyst role manages the financial planning, modeling, analysis, and vendor‑related financial oversight of the company’s enterprise‑wide Health & Welfare programs, including developing and managing the Company’s benefits budget. Additionally, the role works closely with brokers, actuaries, and internal teams when analyzing each program’s performance to ensure accurate financial operations. This role drives strategic benefits cost planning, manages complex financial processes, and influences cross‑functional stakeholders. The analyst also contributes to vendor management, benefits administration, and compliance efforts.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Management & Analytics

• Own enterprise‑wide financial strategy and performance for Health & Welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), etc.
• Lead financial modeling, including claims trend analysis, PEPM modeling, rate setting, and scenario forecasting to inform enterprise decision‑making in conjunction with external consulting team
• Accountable for financial accuracy, reconciliation, and reporting of approximately $3.3MM in weekly benefits expenditures for Anthem medical plan, ensuring strong controls and audit readiness
• Analyze cost drivers, utilization patterns, and long‑term financial risks; translate insights into actionable strategies that optimize cost and program performance
• Deliver executive‑level financial reporting and insights to senior leadership, auditors, and carriers.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the annual and multi‑year benefits budgeting process in partnership with HR leaders and Finance, aligning with enterprise financial goals
• Develop and execute long‑term cost management strategies, including trend mitigation and financial risk planning
• Monitor and manage monthly spending against budget; lead variance analysis and implement corrective actions to ensure financial targets are met; elevate the most complex issues to The H&W Manager/ Director
• Provide forward‑looking financial insights that directly influence plan design, funding strategies, and enterprise cost management decisions

Invoicing & Vendor Financial Oversight

• Own enterprise‑wide billing, accounting, and reconciliation processes for the Total Rewards departments (benefits, compensation and HRIS)
• Direct financial operations and performance of key vendors, including Anthem, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and contractual alignment
• Lead invoice auditing, reconciliation, and validation processes across high‑volume, high‑value transactions
• Research and resolve all but the most complex enterprise‑wide financial issues, driving resolution across vendors, Finance, and internal stakeholders
• Establish and enforce financial controls, audit protocols, and vendor accountability standards to ensure operational excellence
• Produce and present reports on benefit costs, claims, utilization, and vendor performance metrics

Strategic Benefits Planning

• Own financial strategy supporting plan design and vendor strategy decisions, including evaluation of emerging trends, competitive benchmarks, and regulatory impacts
• Influence enterprise benefits strategy by providing data‑driven financial recommendations and decision support o senior leadership
• Partner with HR and leadership to align benefits offerings with organizational objectives, cost targets, and employee value
• Conduct market and competitor analyses to inform long‑term strategic direction and program optimization

Committee & Program Administration

• Leads preparation of financial materials and strategic insights for executive reviews, audits, and compliance requirements
• Assist with governance activities, including documentation and financial reporting for compliance and audit needs
• Act as the Benefits’ financial subject‑matter expert for HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance, brokers, and carriers

Experience

5+ years of experience in benefits administration and financial analysis, preferably in a large corporate environment.

Demonstrated experience owning enterprise‑level financial processes and managing high‑dollar, high‑volume operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven ability to direct vendor performance, influence senior leadership decisions, and drive strategic financial outcomes.

Ability to communicate financial insights to leadership and influence outcomes across teams.

Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.

Strong understanding of health and welfare benefit plans and related compliance requirements.

Experience working with brokers, actuaries, and external vendors.

Above average proficiency in Excel and data (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups).

Familiarity with HRIS and benefits administration systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle).

Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Ability to present complex financial data and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Ability to work non‑stand shifts when needed per business requirements (e.g. holidays. weekends, extended shifts).

Ability to travel up to 15%

Supervisor Responsibilities

This role is an individual contributor.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CEBS, CPA, SPHR) preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to typical risks of injury in an office environment.

Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies.

Safety Requirements

Follow all departmental and company safety policies and programs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne‑Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne‑Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne‑Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne‑Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne‑Sanderson Farms.