Benefits Analyst IV

Benefits

The Benefits Analyst IV, operates as a trusted key partner to the Benefits Manager, Benefits Director, HR leadership, Finance, Legal, Payroll, IT, and external consultants. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating organizational goals into effective benefits design and operations. As a senior individual contributor, the role provides leadership through influence rather than direct supervision. The Benefits Analyst IV leads major benefit projects, mentors less-experienced benefits team members, and serves as an escalation point for advanced or sensitive benefit matters. The position contributes to company-wide initiatives, supports compliance and audit readiness, and helps drive consistency and best practices across the Benefits operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and advanced administration of benefit programs, including health, welfare, retirement, leaves, and wellness, ensuring compliance, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Provide day-to-day support for over 40 H.R. contacts across all INEOS US businesses.
• Lead complex benefits initiatives such as plan redesign, vendor changes, renewals, implementations, system configuration, and large-scale employee communications.
• Analyze utilization, claims, and cost data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; develop recommendations that support cost containment and long-term benefits strategy.
• Build and present financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to Benefits leadership and management to support decision-making.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee, HR, legal, and vendor issues related to benefits.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Payroll, IT, and external consultants to ensure alignment on benefits strategy, compliance, testing, and execution.
• Oversee vendor performance and governance, including managing service issues, reviewing reporting, and leading vendor RFPs and negotiations with consultant support.
• Ensure readiness for audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance requirements by overseeing documentation, data integrity, and compliance calendars.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks within benefits processes and systems; design and implement improved controls and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing support to junior Benefits Analysts to strengthen team capability and consistency.
• Lead open enrollment strategy and execution, including vendor coordination, system updates, testing, communication planning, and employee education.
• Own and optimize benefits-related documentation, SharePoint content, and employee-facing materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and ease of use.
• Partner on wellness strategy development, vendor management, and program evolution to support employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Support the Benefits Manager and HR leadership with strategic projects, enterprise initiatives, and evolving organizational priorities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Superior Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, are required.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. health, welfare, retirement, and leave program regulations and compliance requirements.
• High level of proficiency with HRIS/benefits systems; Workday experienced preferred.