Sr Benefits Analyst

LCS Lifespan Corporate Services d/b/a Brown University Health; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to administer its retirement and financial well-being programs, primarily 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b). The role collaborates with Payroll, HRIS, and vendors to ensure accurate deductions, employer contributions, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of benefit program experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with ERISA and Form 5500 filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience administering employee benefit programs.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and large data analysis.
• Experience with ERISA, IRS, and Department of Labor regulations; collaboration with Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Administer Brown University Health's financial well-being benefit programs, focusing on 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) retirement plans.
• Perform data analysis, audits, and reconciliations to support compliance and data integrity.
• Coordinate with Payroll, vendors, auditors, and consultants to resolve issues and support system enhancements.
• Prepare reports and communications for leadership, compliance, and employee education.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

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. 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-5:0p

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives – we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families.