Senior Analyst, Benefits and Leave Management

Overview Senior Analyst, Benefits and Leave Management Exciting opportunity for a benefits professional looking to make a meaningful impact! As a Senior Analyst in the Benefits and Leave Management capability, you will join a dynamic Human Resources department operating under a shared services model that supports a large, vision-driven organization. In this role, you’ll help transform the day-to-day benefits administration function within the HR Operations team, collaborating with a talented group dedicated to advancing our shared mission. You'll bring curiosity, keen attention to detail, and a focus on mutual value, identifying innovative ways to optimize our benefits administration to better serve our employees. You’ll support the day to day operations across the full spectrum of our benefits programs and policies, including self-insured health and welfare benefits, leave and disability management, and retirement benefits. You’ll ensure these programs are administered with excellence, aligned to organizational priorities, and designed to empower our employees to thrive. Responsibilities Leave of Absence Management: Manage the leave of absence process in compliance with all policies and laws, coordinating with employees, supervisors, Human Resource Leaders (HRLs), and vendors. Continuously improve processes to enhance the employee experience and business needs, while monitoring time sheets and processing pay differentials. Benefits Administration: Daily administration of full employee benefit experience, including health and welfare insurance plans, 401(k), leave, and wellness initiatives, while maintaining benefit resources, processing changes, and employee communications to ensure accurate processing and a seamless employee experience. Process Improvements & Collaboration: Drive process and program improvements by identifying efficiencies, fostering a team-based approach to managing workloads, collaborating with benefits colleagues, and providing backup support as needed. Benefits Communication: Implement communication strategies that help employees and new hires understand, access, and maximize their benefits. Data Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze benefit data and trends for internal reporting and planning. Projects & Ad-Hoc Support: Handle ad-hoc requests and assist with various short- and long-term projects as needed. Minimum Requirements 3+ years of experience in benefits and leave administration with a solid understanding of employee programs such as self-insured medical insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401K. Comprehensive understanding of multi-state benefits compliance, including knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and Workers’ Compensation. Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, approaching problems with curiosity, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently to identify solutions and drive outcomes. Entrepreneurial drive to continuously improve processes, outcomes, and the employee experience. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, applying sound judgement, organization, and time management. Strong written and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail. Proficient and comfortable working in HR systems, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), and adept at learning new systems or technology. Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships across functions. Experience working in UKG SHRM or PHR certifications CEBS #J-18808-Ljbffr