Benefits Analyst

Posting Date

07/02/2026 2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

Benefits Analyst

Job Description

Our DaVita Benefits team provides strategic insights to design and deliver a broad range of competitive benefits to meet our teammates where they are in the moments that matter. We continually measure our impact to stay current with the needs of our teammates and steward available resources. As a Benefits Analyst on our team, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to support our health and welfare benefits, wellness programs, leaves of absence and retirement. This position reports to the Benefits Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Foundational Knowledge: Develops a solid understanding of benefit plans and processes; learns Workday's benefit-related Payroll functions, including inbound and outbound file transfers from vendor partners and closed-loop payroll.
• Issue Resolution: Researches and responds to routine teammate inquiries regarding enrollment, eligibility, and benefit payroll deductions; escalates complex issues as appropriate.
• Relationship Building: Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external business partners to support team objectives and drive results.
• Operational Support: Assists with the design, testing, and implementation of new initiatives, open enrollment, and year-end processes.
• Process Improvement: Helps review existing processes for improvements and automation opportunities; participates in developing potential solutions.
• Project Support: Contributes to Benefits projects by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time; assists in planning next steps to improve outcomes.
• Task Management: Prioritizes daily tasks and multiple requests with guidance, identifying items that are most critical to address.
• Teammate Engagement: Assists in presenting benefit information to new teammates and engages with other teams to support benefit education throughout the Village.
• Collaboration & Culture: Contributes assistance and insights to a collaborative, problem-solving team; actively participates in maintaining a positive team culture.
• Compliance: Follows established protocols to ensure compliance with benefit regulations, confidentiality of sensitive data, and adherence to all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Analytics & Reporting: Assists in producing recurring and ad hoc reports; learns to retrieve and store source data needed for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.
• Audit: Helps audit varied data sets, including hours worked and payroll deductions, to ensure accuracy across systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

A successful candidate has:

• Intermediate Excel Proficiency: Working knowledge of Excel, including basic formulas, Vlookups, and pivot tables to help manage and interpret data sets.
• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with or willingness to learn Workday (or other HRIS), Alteryx, and other reporting and analysis tools.
• Professional Communication: Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to participate in effective meetings and discussions.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage assigned tasks, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Analytical Thinking: Capacity to review objective and subjective data sources to help identify trends and support action plans.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0-2 years in a business environment, gathering and using data to solve business problems.
• 0-1 years working in employee benefits, human resources, or a related internship.
• Basic experience working with data sources to generate insights through critical thinking and analysis.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "Community first, Company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure around the world.

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

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What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

#LI-SM5

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $57,784.00 - $76,000.00/year.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

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