Lead Benefits Analyst

Our client is looking for a Lead Benefits Analyst to join their HR Total Rewards team. This highly visible role will oversee benefits programs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico while contributing to compensation projects. You’ll serve as the go-to subject matter expert for benefits in the Americas, managing vendor relationships, supporting renewals, and ensuring an excellent employee experience. This role offers the leadership-level opportunity to manage programs that directly impact employee engagement, attraction, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Benefits (80%)
  • Oversee Americas benefits programs (U.S., Mexico, Canada) ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
  • Lead annual benefits enrollment, vendor management, and technology platforms.
  • Support benefit design, renewals, and tendering processes with providers.
  • Evaluate competitiveness, cost, usage, and employee experience of current benefits programs.
  • Maintain accuracy of benefit-related documentation and communications.
  • Provide second-line benefits support and resolve escalated employee inquiries.
  • Stay up to date with federal, state, and local laws and regulations impacting benefits.
• Compensation (20%)
  • Assist with market compensation studies and benchmarking across the Americas.
  • Partner with Finance, HR, Recruiting, and leadership on compensation initiatives.
  • Conduct compensation analyses and prepare data-driven reports to support decision-making.
• Manage special projects including cost projections, budget analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate across HR and Total Rewards teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Benefits or Total Rewards within a fast-paced, international, matrixed company.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experienced in benefits renewals, redesign projects, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with Workday (a plus).
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Able to balance competing priorities and deliver results on time.
• Comfortable working fully onsite, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Federal and state leave programs as required by applicable regulations (eligibility applies).