Sr. Analyst, Benefits & Workday

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we develop advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell, T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), and natural killer (NK) cell‑based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites worldwide, we apply these innovative technologies to discover safe, efficacious, and cutting‑edge therapeutics for patients worldwide. Role Overview The Senior Benefits & Workday Analyst is a key partner in the administration, optimization, and delivery of Legend Biotech’s employee benefits programs, with a strong focus on Workday Benefits. This role combines deep benefits expertise with Workday system proficiency to ensure accurate data, efficient processes, and a seamless employee experience. Working closely with the Sr. Manager, Benefits & Mobility, the analyst provides insights into system design and benefits operations while driving administrative excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Serve as the Workday Benefits subject‑matter expert, supporting system configuration, enhancements, and issue resolution. Manage data loads, conversions, integrations; lead parallel and end‑to‑end testing and defect resolution. Develop and maintain reporting architecture, dashboards, and analytics to support compliance and decision‑making. Conduct ongoing data audits, system maintenance, and data integrity initiatives. Train HR team members and end users on Workday Benefits processes and functionality. Manage end‑to‑end life‑event administration, including eligibility review and documentation validation. Provide guidance on complex benefits topics such as qualifying life events, imputed income, COBRA, special enrollments, and policy exceptions. Serve as primary point of contact for employee and vendor inquiries; investigate and resolve discrepancies. Deliver employee‑facing communications, including benefits guides, presentations, and education materials. Support wellness initiatives and broader employee experience programs. Lead open enrollment planning, execution, and communication strategy with vendors and internal stakeholders. Manage Workday configuration, testing, and troubleshooting during open enrollment. Analyze post‑enrollment data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Manage vendor relationships and support implementation of new programs, integrations, and plan changes. Oversee file feeds and data exchanges, ensuring accuracy and timely transmission. Coordinate issue escalation and resolution with carriers and third‑party administrators. Reconcile carrier invoices against enrollment data and resolve discrepancies. Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in alignment with internal controls. Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking. Audit payroll deductions and ensure alignment across Workday, payroll, and vendor systems. Conduct regular audits of enrollment, eligibility, dependent verification, and beneficiary data. Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable regulations. Maintain accurate documentation, including plan documents, notices, and SOPs. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR. Proven experience with Workday Benefits, including implementations, data conversions, and UAT. Strong background in billing reconciliation, reporting, and vendor management. Experience supporting HRIS implementations and cross‑functional initiatives preferred. Demonstrated success in system adoption and change‑management efforts. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. Process improvement mindset with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis). Pay Range (Base Pay): $96,267 - $126,351 USD Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match vests fully on day one; eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months; vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits: flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, legal assistance, supplemental plans (pet, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity), commuter benefits, family planning resources, well‑being initiatives, and peer‑to‑peer recognition programs. Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full‑time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. EEO Statement It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. For information related to our privacy notice, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace