Senior Benefits Analyst

Job Summary

IPH is seeking a People Senior Benefits Analyst who will report to the Senior Benefits Manager at IPH. This role supports the business growth through mergers and acquisitions, benefits and Leave of Absence projects, conducts benefits audits, and delivers a best-in-class employee experience. This role is part of the Total Rewards Team and requires a background in benefits, leave of absence, HR reporting, payroll, and 401k administration. The role ensures ongoing benefits compliance through data collection and collaboration with benefit vendors and internal partners such as People Experience, People Partners, Payroll, and Finance. It also supports the administration and evolution of employee wellbeing programs to enhance the overall employee value proposition.

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 (e.g., wellness challenges, vendor programs, employee resources), 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 with 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
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)