Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst Benefits Analyst Tampa, FL | In-Office Pay Rate: Starting at $34.60/Hr. Duration: 6 months (potential for extension) Schedule: MonFri, 8AM5PM About the Job Kelly is seeking a Benefits Analyst to join a client in Tampa, FL. This position supports employee benefit programs including health, welfare, and retirement plans (401(k), HSA/FSA, medical, dental, vision, life, disability) by ensuring efficient, compliant operations and excellent employee support Key Responsibilities Administer benefit programs: Support daily operations for health, welfare, and retirement plans. 401(k) Experience: Manage 401(k) plans, support/lead non-discrimination testing, annual audits, and Form 5500 preparation. Employee Support: Respond to benefit inquiries, assist during open enrollment, provide clear communications. Maintain Records: Audit benefit data in HRIS systems, reconcile invoices, and prepare reports for audits and compliance. Vendor Coordination: Resolve carrier, billing, and eligibility issues. Project Management: Facilitate open enrollment, audits, plan integrations, and compliance. Communication: Develop materials, maintain SharePoint pages, lead Shared Services meetings. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). 13 years HR/benefits administration experience preferred. 401(k) plan administration and audit/testing experience highly preferred. Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); Mail Merge experience a plus. Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred). Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to manage confidential information and meet deadlines. Preferred Experience & Certifications Exposure to benefits compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA). Experience collaborating with benefit carriers and third-party administrators. Mail Merge proficiency (Microsoft Word). #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly