Sr. Benefits Analyst

Job Overview Job Description: Total Rewards focuses on the design of a holistic framework of financial and non‑financial rewards that reflects the organization’s strategy to attract, motivate, and retain employees. This includes researching and analyzing key perspectives (employee, external labor market, cost, and workforce requirements); incorporating traditional compensation and benefits elements including career frameworks, and work/life benefits; ongoing management, communication, and monitoring of plan results. Bachelor’s degree and 2‑4 years of related professional experience are required. The Sr. Benefits Analyst is responsible for escalated operation and compliance concerns of the company’s group health and welfare and retirement programs. Expected activities include developing and managing various benefit programs, vendor management, process improvement, and enrollment and cost analysis. The incumbent works closely with HRIS, Payroll, Finance and HR Business Partner teams in the performance of their responsibilities. Responsibilities Understand and administer government regulations and plan provisions to ensure compliance on all benefit plans Define and execute escalation paths for advanced benefits questions or problems Ensure plans are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations, including timely and accurate completion of all required government filings and distribution of required participant plan disclosures Oversee 401(k) non‑discrimination testing, 5500 audits and filings, ACA filings, and dependent care FSA non‑discrimination testing Establish and execute audits of all benefit plans to ensure compliance and support timely payments to vendors Assist with benefits open enrollment set up, testing, communication and maintenance Manage vendor relationships and assist with vendor selection and implementation projects Identify opportunities for continual process improvement Manage all aspects of absence management, partnering with disability/FMLA vendor on STD, LTD, FMLA, K12 non‑FMLA and state‑mandated leave programs Collaborate with HR team and payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing and payment of leave benefits Administer K12’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) process, including collaboration with legal counsel and company leaders to implement reasonable accommodations Administer K12’s retirement plan and state retirement plans, including processing electronic notifications from record keeper and trustee, Form 5500 audit and filings, annual non‑discrimination testing preparation and execution, research and implementation of required state retirement plans, and reconciliation of administration errors to ensure compliance with plan and government regulations Act as backup to Equity Plan Administration and process awards and vestings appropriately Understand tuition assistance benefits under Section 127 and fringe benefits under Section 132 and administer them appropriately Qualifications 3 years of benefits administration/analysis experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of benefit regulations, including health care reform (Affordable Care Act – ACA), HIPAA Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to organize and lead a project to completion Effective problem‑solving Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate sensitive and confidential matters effectively Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Proven ability managing vendor relationships Proven success managing the benefits enrollment and eligibility processes for a mid‑size employee population Focus on customer satisfaction Must be able to work some evenings/weekends as needed Experience with benefit module(s) of HRIS applications such as Ultimate Software, Workday, Oracle, etc. Ability to travel up to 5% Ability to clear required background check Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources attainment or pursuit of Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or equivalent Benefits & Compensation Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution. The salary range is $67,843.39 to $80,000.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Work Environment This position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. 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