Sr Benefits Analyst

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Senior Benefits Analyst to oversee the administration of its financial well-being programs, with primary focus on defined contribution plans (401(k), 403(b), 457(b)). The role supports life insurance, student loan assistance, and employee perks, while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will analyze data, manage inquiries, and collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and Finance to maintain exceptional employee service in a

Qualifications

• Three+ years administering employee benefit programs with emphasis on defined contribution retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457(b).
• Working knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations.
• Experience with audits and Form 5500 filings, vendor relationships, and participant communications.
• Experience leading projects, system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Administer Brown University Health's financial well-being benefit programs, focusing on 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b).
• Support life insurance, student loan assistance, education benefits, and employee perks.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, participant transactions, and vendor coordination.
• Partner with Payroll for accurate deductions and employer contributions; ensure payroll-to-vendor reconciliations.
• Perform data analysis, audits, and reconciliations to support compliance and data integrity.
• Support annual compliance activities, including Form 5500 filings and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with vendors, recordkeepers, auditors, and consultants to resolve issues.
• Develop procedures, documentation, internal controls, and communications for leadership and employees.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

Office 365

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Benefits, the Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration, compliance, analysis, and operational support of Brown University Health's financial well-being benefit programs, with primary responsibility for defined contribution retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) programs. This role also supports life insurance, student loan assistance, education programs, employee perks, and other financial well-being initiatives as assigned. The Senior Benefits Analyst serves as both a hands-on administrator and analytical partner, ensuring accurate day-to-day program administration while supporting projects, process improvements, system enhancements, compliance activities, and employee education efforts. This role partners closely with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Benefits, the Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration, compliance, analysis, and operational support of Brown University Health's financial well-being benefit programs, with primary responsibility for defined contribution retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) programs. This role also supports life insurance, student loan assistance, education programs, employee perks, and other financial well-being initiatives as assigned. The Senior Benefits Analyst serves as both a hands-on administrator and analytical partner, ensuring accurate day-to-day program administration while supporting projects, process improvements, system enhancements, compliance activities, and employee education efforts. This role partners closely with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In Addition To Our Values, All Employees Are Expected To Demonstrate The Core Success Factors Which Tell Us How We Work Together And How We Get Things Done. The Core Success Factors Include

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Administer Brown University Health's financial well-being benefit programs, with primary responsibility for 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) retirement plans.
• Support the administration of life insurance, student loan assistance, education benefits, employee perks, and other assigned programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, participant transactions, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, employer contributions, eligibility tracking, and payroll-to-vendor reconciliations.
• Perform data analysis, audits, and reconciliations to support compliance, data integrity, and operational effectiveness.
• Support annual compliance activities, including audits, Form 5500 filings, participant notices, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with vendors, recordkeepers, auditors, and consultants to resolve operational and compliance-related issues.
• Support projects, system enhancements, testing, vendor implementations, and process improvement initiatives in partnership with the Manager, Benefits.
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and communications to support leadership, compliance, and employee education efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience administering employee benefit programs, including significant experience with defined contribution retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), and/or 457(b) plans).
• Working knowledge of applicable ERISA, IRS, and Department of Labor regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and analysis of large data sets.
• Experience partnering with Payroll on retirement plan administration, eligibility tracking, deductions, employer contributions, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills, with the ability to research and resolve complex participant and operational issues.
• Experience supporting compliance activities, audits, Form 5500 filings, vendor relationships, and participant communications.
• Experience supporting projects, system enhancements, testing, process improvements, and operational change initiatives.

Workday And Office 365 Experience Preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal office environment.

Independent Action

Incumbent functions independently within a broad scope of department policies and practices; generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Pay Range

$78,416.00-$129,355.20

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No