Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst

Michael Baker International is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of our health, welfare, and wellness programs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys benefits administration, employee support, data analysis, compliance, and process improvement. The successful candidate will partner with employees, HR Business Partners, leadership, vendors, and third-party administrators to deliver competitive and compliant benefits programs that support our employees and organizational goals.

Health & Welfare Administration • Analyze benefits trends, legislation, and industry best practices and recommend program enhancements and compliance updates. • Participate in industry surveys, benchmark current programs, and provide recommendations to maintain market competitiveness. • Identify opportunities to improve benefits administration processes and increase efficiency. • Administer Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs. • Communicate eligibility requirements and provide appropriate leave and benefits documentation to employees. • Partner with employees and managers throughout the leave-of-absence process, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience. • Manage employee time submissions and reporting during approved leaves. • Assist with the planning and execution of annual Open Enrollment. • Help ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations governing employee benefit plans.

Wellness Coordination • Partner in developing wellness initiatives that align with Michael Baker International's culture, goals, and employee well-being strategy. • Assist with managing relationships with wellness vendors and external partners. • Support wellness-related projects and employee engagement initiatives.

Administration • Create, track, and report on monthly performance metrics for benefits and wellness programs. • Process vendor invoices. • Serve as a point of contact for employee and HR Business Partner benefits inquiries. • Conduct weekly benefits orientation sessions for eligible new hires.

What You Need to Succeed: • Bachelor's degree preferred. • 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related field. • Knowledge of employee health and welfare benefit programs and wellness initiatives. • Understanding of ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, and other applicable benefits regulations. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work within established deadlines. • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, leadership, vendors, and third-party administrators. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Flexible and resourceful with a proven ability to identify and resolve issues. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Experience with Oracle ERP or a similar HRIS system preferred. • International or expatriate benefits experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us: • Medical, dental, vision insurance • 401k Retirement Plan • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability • Professional and personal development • Generous paid time off • Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination. *It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Job Info

• Job Identification 309890
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 08:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations BNY Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, US Airside Business Park, Moon Township, PA, 15108, US (Hybrid)