Senior Benefits Analyst

Senior Benefits Analyst

JOB-10047932

Anticipated Start Date

December 07, 2026

Location

Wilmington, DE

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. They are nationally recognized as a great place to work and the best health system to work for in the United States. Rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, they are shaping the future of health care.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as  Senior Benefits Analyst. This role is responsible for leading the analysis and program administration of employee benefits programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert on benefit strategy, compliance and vendor management. The Senior Benefits Analyst partners with Director, Benefits and Employee Wellness and cross-functional teams to optimize benefit offerings while ensuring regulatory compliance and a positive caregiver experience.

Job Description

• Serve as a subject matter expert in relation to benefit programs. Provide expert-level guidance to caregivers and HR on complex benefit matters.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to evaluate plan performance, utilization and cost trends; develop actionable recommendations in alignment with the organization’s benefit and total rewards philosophy and the business strategy.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of client business priorities and provide clear advice and recommendations to help internal and external stakeholders make sound business decisions.
• Assist in overseeing vendor partner performance and issue resolution.
• Serves as a key vendor liaison regarding data analysis, interfaces, error report review, and communication relating to benefit offerings.
• Oversee benefit administration activities such as: documentation of processes and procedures, analysis of error reports, research escalated issues.
• Responsible for timely completion of all governmentally required filings.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of benefit programs and systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (eg., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA).
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills Required

• Five years’ experience as a benefit analyst or other human resources discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently
• Deep knowledge of employee benefits programs, ERISA and benefits-related laws and regulations, including design, development and administration of Health and Welfare and retirement programs
• Strong customer service with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player and desire to work in a collaborative environment with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and multi-task
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present effectively
• Well organized and delivery-driven with good completion skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (advanced MS Excel skills required, experience in Workday a plus)
• Working conditions: Usual office position. Sitting with intermittent standing and walking; occasional light lifting and carrying.
• Daily, direct contact with caregivers, physicians, dependents, third-party vendor partners and consultants.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree, (master’s degree preferred) in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• HR certification (i.e., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRMP-SCP or CEBS) preferred based on role

Additional Requirements

• Shift: 8 am (8 hour shifts) 

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.