Benefits Analyst

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for administering, analyzing, and supporting Marco's employee benefits programs. This role ensures all benefits offerings are compliant, competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals. The Benefits Analyst manages daily operations, supports vendor relationships, provides employee education, and maintains data integrity across benefit platforms.

• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and related processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA), maintain accurate records, and support internal audits.
• Analyze benefit programs, utilization trends, cost drivers, and employee feedback; recommend enhancements to ensure competitiveness and value.
• Serve as a key liaison with benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators; assist with escalations and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Support the annual open enrollment process including planning, configuration, communication, execution, and issue resolution.
• Provide guidance and education to employees and leaders regarding benefit options, eligibility, enrollment, and coverage details.
• Assist in resolving benefit claims issues, coverage disputes, and complex employee benefit situations.
• Maintain accurate benefit data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems; monitor file feeds and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Support employee leaves of absence (LOA) processes and related benefit impacts.
• Conduct benefits benchmarking, market research, and cost analysis to ensure competitive offerings.
• Support the management of workers' compensation claims to ensure legally compliant and timely processing.
• Identify process improvements and technology enhancements to optimize benefits administration.

• Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous HRIS experience, preferably with ADP.

• Strong knowledge of employee benefits regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, etc.).
• Knowledge of benefits program administration and vendor coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail with strong data integrity focus.
• Ability to understand system workflows and data relationships across HRIS and vendor platforms.
• Technical aptitude and ability to improve processes through technology.
• Skilled in translating data into actionable insights.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and changing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization.