Sr. Benefits Analyst (Hybrid)

Work Location: Portland, OR

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for administration and ongoing management of U.S. benefit programs, ensuring plans are administered accurately, communicated effectively, and maintained in compliance with applicable regulations. Leads key initiatives including annual open enrollment, vendor oversight, compliance and audit activities, benefits communications, and benefits system administration and data integrations. Serves as a primary resource for Team Members, Retirees, and HR partners while collaborating with vendors, payroll, HRIS, and Finance/Accounting to share information and resolve issues to deliver an effective benefits experience.

THE DETAILS:

• Manage broker, vendor, and third-party administrator relationships, including new vendor and benefit implementations, while maintaining communication and accountability for service quality
• Review benefit plan documents and monitor regulatory changes to ensure accurate administration, communication, and compliance. Conduct required testing and audits, submit reports and disclosures, distribute notices, and recommend program updates
• Lead annual benefits open enrollment and year-round communications, including vendor coordination, presentations, website and guide updates, system testing, and Team Member support
• Guide Team Members, Retirees, and site Human Resources teams on benefit plans, coverage, policies, procedures, and enrollment; research issues and escalate to vendors as needed
• Review and process vendor invoices, allocate expenses, resolve discrepancies with vendors, Accounting, and Finance, support budget forecasts, respond to financial audit requests, and compile annual valuation data
• Administer the benefits system and ensure data accuracy, partnering with vendors, HRIS, and Payroll on upgrades, enhancements, audits, issue resolution, and system integrations

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration or related field
• In-depth knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Advanced degree(s) and professional designation of Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), preferred
• Strong analytical skills; ability to search out relevant information from a variety of sources and gauge its importance when making decisions
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to express oneself clearly in technical and non-technical terms
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with external vendors and internally at all organizational levels
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with diverse populations and communication styles
• Excellent discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (expert in MS Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated proficiency in HR database systems

Availability:

• Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic travel for 2-4 days at a time, if needed

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $80,000 to $95,000. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel
• Casual work attire
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE:

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

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Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.

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