Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst

Sompo's Global Benefits Team delivers comprehensive benefits programs that support employee well-being and ensure consistency across regions. The team oversees areas such as leaves of absence, disability, time-off programs, with a focus on compliance, employee experience and scalability. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Benefits Analyst to join our Global Benefits team. Initially this individual will be responsible for managing US leaves and accommodations but will eventually assume responsibility for locations outside the US.

Location: This position will be based out of our Alpharetta, GA, Miami, FL, Morristown, NJ or Purchase NY office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you'll be doing:

• Administer and manage employee leaves of absence (LOA), including but not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), paid time off (PTO), short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and personal leaves.
• Collaborate with employees and management to assess accommodation needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or similar state/local laws.
• Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local regulations regarding leave, accommodations, FMLA, and workers' compensation claims.
• Act as a liaison between employees, managers, external vendors, and third-party providers to ensure a seamless process for leave, accommodations, and workers' compensation.
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to configure and implement leave and time off policies, including state and federal leave laws, in Workday.
• Collaborate with the AVP of North America Benefits to draft, update, and maintain company leave policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

What you'll bring:

• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws, workers' compensation, and other state and federal regulations.
• 3-5 years of experience in leave administration for a multi-state employer.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (XL) for data analysis and reporting. Proficient in Workday leave management and HRIS systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Salary Range: $75,000 $95,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.