Senior Benefits Analyst

Job Overview

The Senior Benefits Analyst will be responsible for strategy and administration of US Health & Welfare programs. This position is a hybrid role based in Frisco, TX, with in-office work from Tuesday to Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and analyze proposed benefit offerings; conduct Health & Welfare and Retirement cost analyses and develop strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the primary benefits subject matter expert for union-represented employee populations, providing analysis, guidance, and recommendations on benefit plan design, costs, and collective bargaining proposals.
• Oversee the end-to-end administration of negotiated benefit changes, including maintaining agreement documentation, monitoring implementation progress, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical plan designs, Health & Welfare programs, retirement plans, and applicable benefits regulations.
• Review and interpret benefit-related legal and regulatory documents, including Summary Plan Documents (SPDs), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and other plan materials to support compliance and administration.
• Prepare and complete federal, state, and local Health & Welfare and Retirement compliance filings as assigned.
• Develop professional reports, presentations, and executive-ready materials that effectively communicate analyses, recommendations, and program updates to stakeholders.
• Manage Health & Welfare vendor relationships, including RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, implementations, and ongoing performance management.
• Support benefits projects and initiatives, ensuring accurate execution, effective organization, and adherence to project timelines.
• Provide day-to-day Health & Welfare benefits administration support, including employee inquiries, issue resolution, vendor coordination, and Annual Enrollment activities.
• Maintain organized records, data, and documentation while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and attention to detail.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to analyze data, prepare reports, and develop presentations that support business decision-making.
• Perform other benefits duties and special projects as assigned, including, but not limited to global mobility, financial reconciliation and wellness related items.

Requirements

• 5 years or more of related Benefits experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with strong focus on numbers and analytics
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to Benefits
• Understanding of Health & Welfare plan designs
• Strong inclination and comfort with reporting, complex spreadsheets and calculations
• Proactive and agile, self-starter with a team first approach
• Experience producing deliverables in a fast paced, time sensitive, highly responsive environment, with ability to multitask and prioritize deliverables
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including large group presentations
• Advanced analytical skills

Qualifications

• Prior Benefits Analyst, Benefits Management or Benefits Broker experience
• Union negotiations and experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Retirement plan knowledge, including 401(k), pension, and plan administration processes
• Knowledge of Health & Welfare plan design, administration, and funding arrangements
• Workday HCM experience