Benefits Analyst

Own day-to-day operations for the benefits program, including health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability, wellness programs, and tuition assistance Serve as primary resource for employee benefit inquiries and escalated complex or sensitive issues as needed Monitor the Benefits mailbox and Workday Case Management queue; respond to and resolve inquiries promptly and accurately Review benefit change requests, validate documentation, and ensure accurate changes in Workday Manage the tuition assistance lifecycle from preapproval to reimbursement Support the leave of absence process with the third-party administrator Support annual enrollment activities, including system configuration testing Review and process vendor invoices and advise Payroll on benefit-related deduction adjustments Lead the wellness program by sustaining the established program and recommending enhancements Develop, organize, and execute wellness events and challenges Track and report wellness program participation and engagement metrics Collaborate with internal stakeholders, Employee Resource Group leaders, and external wellness vendor partners Manage enrollment audits, COBRA audits, data integration validation, and discrepancy resolution Monitor federal and state regulatory developments affecting benefit programs Support compliance activities, including data preparation, participant notice distribution, and deadline tracking Serve as HRIS subject matter expert on testing, enhancements, process improvement, reporting, debugging, and automation opportunities Identify efficiency opportunities and maintain or develop standard operating procedures Perform other duties as assigned to support the Benefits team Requirements 3+ years related work experience with strong working knowledge of employee benefits Experience coordinating or managing wellness programs, including measuring participation and implementing improvements Strong written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Excellent organizational skills, time management, and follow-through Strong Excel skills, including reconciling large data files Experience with Workday HRIS preferred Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service Ability to handle confidential information and protected health information with discretion and in accordance with HIPAA Ability to work independently while remaining adaptable to changing priorities Professional demeanor while interacting with all levels of the organization Bachelor's Degree preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and wellness initiatives, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in utilizing Workday HRIS for data management and reporting, with a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency. Highest-signal resume keywords Employee Benefits Management Wellness Program Coordination Workday HRIS Experience Data Analysis in Excel Regulatory Compliance Hard Skills Employee Benefits Wellness Program Management Data Reconciliation Workday HRIS Compliance Activities Documentation Validation System Configuration Testing Audit Management Customer Service Process Improvement Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Time Management Professional Demeanor Industry Keywords HIPAA Compliance Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance Leave of Absence Management Vendor Invoice Processing #J-18808-Ljbffr