Sr. Health Benefits Analyst

Tauck, Inc.; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tauck, Inc. seeks a candidate to design and manage domestic employee health benefits programs in Wilton, Connecticut. This role includes ensuring legal compliance, handling vendor management, and employing data analysis for strategic recommendations. The candidate will also lead various benefits administration initiatives and work with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has several years of benefits experience, a Bachelor's degree, advanced Excel skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of progressive benefits experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and vendor management for US medical benefit plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Analyze data and propose plan enhancements.
• Lead initiatives for open enrollment and new hire orientations.
• Utilize advanced systems for data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Benefits administration

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance or related field

Master’s or relevant certifications (like CEBS)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Benefits administration platforms

Job description

This position is responsible for designing, administering and analyzing Tauck’s domestic employee health benefits programs, ensuring legal compliance (ACA) and cost‑effectiveness while improving employee satisfaction, handling complex escalations, managing vendors, leading open enrollment/new hire enrollments, and using advanced data analysis to make strategic recommendations for plan improvements. This individual will act as escalation point for complex issues and often lead projects, requiring strong analytical, communication and strategic thinking. They will also be responsible for cross covering all other areas of benefits administration space, to include international health benefits programs, Leave Administration (to include parental/medical leaves), ADA accommodation, Consolidated Bill Reconciliations, Retirement Programs, Travel Benefits, and HR Benefit Systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Management: Oversee daily operations, vendor management, renewals and contract negotiations for all US medical benefit plans (e.g., medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life). Manage Worker’s Compensation program for US staff (including workplace safety). Support fiduciary responsibility and administration for 401(k), Profit Sharing program.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to federal, state and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Analysis & Strategy: Conduct benchmarking, analyze utilization data, identify trends and propose plan enhancements to improve cost and engagement.
• Project Leadership: Lead initiatives like open enrollment, new hire orientations, employee health opportunities
• Data & Reporting: Utilize advanced systems (e.g., Innovu, Truveris) for data analysis and reporting.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Several years of progressive benefits experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance or related field; Master’s or relevant certifications (like CEBS) are a plus.
• Advanced Excel, data analysis, benefits administration platforms.
• Soft skills include: Strategic thinking, complex problem‑solving, cross‑functional collaboration, strong written/verbal communication, high attention to detail, confidentiality.