Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst

Human Resources | Full-Time | Brandeis University - Waltham, MA

A hybrid work schedule is available.

Are you a benefits professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving employee experiences, and using data to influence decisions? Do you thrive at the intersection of service, strategy, compliance, and analytics?

At Brandeis University, we believe exceptional benefits programs help employees do their best work. We are seeking a collaborative and analytical Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team and help shape the employee experience for our vibrant university community.

This is an opportunity to go beyond traditional benefits administration. You will play a critical role in managing programs, analyzing trends, improving processes, partnering with leadership, and ensuring our offerings remain competitive, compliant, and meaningful.

If you are someone who enjoys balancing people-centered support with data-driven decision-making, we'd love to meet you.

What You Will Do

As a key member of the HR team, you will help drive excellence across benefits strategy, operations, and employee support.

Benefits Administration & Employee Support

You will serve as a trusted resource for faculty and staff by:

• Managing a broad portfolio of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave programs, workers' compensation, tuition remission, well-being initiatives, and more
• Supporting employees through benefits questions and life events with empathy and exceptional service
• Partnering with insurance carriers, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex issues
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and evolving benefits requirements
• Serving as the primary contact for retirement plan audits and related documentation

Strategy & Program Design

You will contribute to improving and enhancing our programs by:

• Researching market trends and emerging total rewards practices
• Partnering with vendors and consultants to evaluate and enhance benefits offerings
• Leading annual Open Enrollment logistics and communications
• Creating educational sessions and delivering presentations for employees and new hire orientation
• Developing materials and reports for HR leadership and committees

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

You will turn data into insight by:

• Building and maintaining benefits reporting, dashboards, and program metrics
• Analyzing utilization, cost trends, and plan performance
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, employee experience, and program effectiveness
• Auditing invoices, claims reporting, and benefits-related data

What Makes You Successful

You are curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to helping employees navigate important moments in their lives. You can move comfortably between strategic conversations and operational execution.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of benefits administration or HR experience
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA programs, and leave administration
• Working knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, and Massachusetts leave regulations
• Experience supporting leave of absence and workers' compensation programs
• Understanding of retirement plan administration and defined contribution plans
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into recommendations
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience with Workday HCM preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required

Why Brandeis?

Brandeis University combines the energy of a world-class research institution with a collaborative and mission-driven culture. Here, your work directly supports the people who make education, discovery, and community possible.

You will join a team that values:

• Collaboration and partnership
• Continuous learning and innovation
• Service excellence
• Meaningful employee experiences
• Data-informed decision making

Along with a beautiful campus and free parking, Brandeis offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are interested in creating meaningful employee experiences through innovative and effective benefits programs, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and help shape the future of employee well-being at Brandeis University.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").