Benefits Analyst

About the Role The Sr. Analyst, Total Rewards sits within the HR department and oversees the day-to-day administration of employee and retiree benefit plans. This role analyzes health, insurance, and retirement benefits, conducts research, and provides recommendations to senior leadership to facilitate changes and enhancements to plans and programs. It also manages the communication of benefit plans, wellness campaigns, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Plan Administration: Manage overall administration of health, retirement, and insurance plans, ensuring effective and efficient operations. Accuracy and Timeliness: Reconcile and audit benefit plan coverages, deductions, and contributions. Investigate and resolve vendor exception feedback. Reporting and Payments: Prepare periodic reports for vendors and submit payment requests. System & Vendor Integrations: Manage Workday system and vendor integrations to reflect plan design or premium changes, with a focus on testing system changes for accuracy. Stakeholder Support: Serve as primary contact for plan-related issues, consult on escalated employee benefits questions, and liaise with benefit providers. Communications: Develop communication materials for benefits topics and partner with Communications team to execute the benefits communication strategy; update annual benefit materials. Audit and Compliance: Ensure benefit plans remain in compliance with regulations, liaise with external auditors, complete required annual reporting, and serve as Secretary for the Benefit and Investment Planning Committees. Eligibility Monitoring: Review and monitor seasonal workforce to determine benefit eligibility, ensuring compliance and appropriate coverage. About You We are looking for an individual who demonstrates the following competencies, mindsets, and qualifications. Knowledge Benefits principles, administration, recordkeeping, and operations Healthcare and retirement plan legislation and reporting HR technology skills Strong attention to detail Data analysis and interpretation Time management and prioritization Proficiency in Excel Mindsets Integrity and discretion Professional ethics Customer service orientation Empathy Continuous improvement approach Proactive Data‑driven Education & Certification Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (preferred) Work Experience Minimum 2+ years progressive experience in Total Rewards, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training Benefits Competitive pay Multiple health‑care plan choices Dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions Short‑ and long‑term disability Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans Paid holidays, vacation, floating days off, and parental leave Employee resource groups and learning & development programs EEO Statement Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr 1101 Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC