Senior Benefits Analyst

Job Summary

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of pet health brands and services. The company believes in pet insurance as a solution to simplify the pet parenting journey and improve the well-being of pets. Reporting to the Senior Benefits Manager, the People Senior Benefits Analyst will support the business through mergers and acquisitions, benefits and Leave of Absence projects, and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all reconciliation for 401k, plan administration, plan corrections, and plan audits to ensure compliance with IRS regulations, working with financial advisor and Erisa counsel as needed.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee wellbeing programs, including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage wellbeing program logistics, including vendor interaction, invoicing support, and program tracking.
• Monitor and analyze participation and utilization data for both benefits and wellbeing programs; provide insights and recommendations to improve employee engagement and program effectiveness.
• Develop communications plans to ensure benefits and wellbeing programs are well-understood, administered equitably, and market-aligned.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (People Experience, Communications, HR Business Partners) to promote benefits and wellbeing initiatives and drive employee engagement.
• Contribute to Benefit programs by establishing key metrics, supporting audits, support billing, and general troubleshooting.
• Support ongoing M&A Integration activities including 401k plan merger and communications.
• Support the annual open enrollment program across brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with accounting, finance, or 401k administration and vendor management.
• Experience supporting employee wellbeing, wellness, or engagement programs is a plus.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Experience in Workday preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retail savings plan.
• Personal Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off.
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Group Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).