Benefits Analyst

A bit about us:

An established software company is looking to hire a Benefits Analyst to administer employee benefits, retirement, and leave of absence programs across the U.S. and Canada.

Who we're looking for: someone who has owned the entire benefits function in a lean environment - you have been responsible for all aspects of benefits administration and enjoy working independently with minimal oversight.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule - only 1-2x per week onsite
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, 401(k), HSA, FSA, COBRA, and Canadian retirement and benefits plans.
• Process benefit enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and eligibility updates while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, resolving issues and coordinating with vendors, brokers, payroll, and accounting.
• Manage leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, state leave programs, and coordination with third-party administrators.
• Reconcile retirement and benefit contribution activity each pay period, review vendor invoices, investigate discrepancies, and partner with accounting to ensure accuracy.
• Develop employee communications for onboarding, offboarding, open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and benefit program updates.
• Support annual open enrollment, benefits audits, vendor management, and the implementation of new benefit programs while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, PPACA, ERISA, DOL, IRS requirements, and Form 1095-C.
• Experience administering leave of absence programs and partnering with payroll and external benefit vendors.
• Experience with self-funded benefit plans.
• Canadian benefits administration, Paylocity, Bswift, or professional certifications such as CEBS or CBP is a plus.

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