Senior Benefits Analyst + Omaha + Subject Matter Expert

Senior Benefits Analyst + Subject Matter Expert + OmahaAre you the person everyone turns to when a benefits question gets complicated? Our client, a growing Omaha organization is looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst who can truly own the benefits function, from open enrollment and compliance to reconciliations, HRIS administration, carrier relationships, and retirement plans.In this role, you'll serve as the internal benefits subject matter expert, working directly with HR leadership while gaining exposure to compensation, total rewards, and new employee engagement initiatives. For someone who enjoys digging into the technical side of benefits but wants room to grow, there's significant opportunity here.What You'll OwnServe as the organization's go-to benefits SME, providing technical expertise across health, welfare, and retirement programsLead the planning and execution of annual open enrollment, coordinating systems, vendors, communications, timelines, and post-enrollment activitiesReconcile benefit carrier invoices against employee elections and payroll deductions, identifying and resolving discrepanciesManage carrier eligibility and enrollment file feeds and troubleshoot data or system issuesPartner closely with Payroll on benefit deductions, contribution reconciliations, year-end true-ups, and escalated issuesServe as the benefits expert within the HRIS, including plan setup, configuration testing, reporting, audits, and troubleshootingCoordinate retirement plan administration, testing, reconciliations, audits, and vendor relationshipsManage key benefits compliance activities, including ACA reporting, Form 5500 support, nondiscrimination testing, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and related requirementsWork with the organization's benefits broker, carriers, enrollment partners, and other vendors to resolve issues and keep programs running smoothlyAnalyze benefits data and reporting to identify errors, trends, and opportunities for improvementWhat They're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related area; equivalent education and experience may also be considered3+ years experience administering employee benefit programsStrong technical benefits knowledge across both health/welfare and retirement plansExperience managing or playing a significant role in open enrollmentStrong benefits reconciliation experience, including carrier invoices, employee elections, payroll deductions, and retirement contributionsExperience working within an HRIS; Paycom experience is a plusAdvanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and complex formulasStrong analytical, project management, and vendor-management skillsAbility to manage sensitive employee situations with professionalism and confidentialitySHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plusWhy Consider It?You'll join a large, close-knit HR team that genuinely supports one another while working in a fast-moving environment where there is always something new happening. Leadership encourages people to learn, take on projects, challenge existing processes, and bring forward new ideas.If you know benefits inside and out and are ready for a role where your expertise will be relied upon—not just added to the team—this is an opportunity to make the function your own while building toward a broader total rewards career.For confidential consideration, please click the APPLY button below. We understand that confidentiality is extremely important, and your resume will not be forwarded to our client without your permission.Job Number – 3677384LC