Senior Benefits Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to support the day-to-day operations, reporting, audit oversight, and compliance execution of our health and welfare benefits programs across a multi-state and international workforce (Bahamas).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and audit benefits transactions (enrollments, life events, terminations) processed through Workday.
• Assist in the administration of employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, voluntary benefits, and wellness initiatives.
• Own monthly carrier billing reconciliation and payment, including discrepancy identification and resolution.
• Build and maintain benefits reporting.
• Partner with HRIS to validate benefit system configuration and troubleshoot problems, within the Workday platform.
• Partner closely with Human Resources to ensure consistent administration and application of benefits processes across all locations.
• Collaborate with Human Resources Business Partners to support benefits processes across locations.
• Serve as the day-to-day primary contact for carriers including COBRA vendors.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, eligibility, and claims.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all benefits processes.
• Monitor multi-state compliance requirements and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Audit and validate eligibility and enrollment data used for ACA reporting.
• Oversee COBRA administration accuracy, including qualifying event tracking and notice timelines.
• Support the Form 5500 data preparation and audit requests as applicable.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5+ years of benefits administration experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or closely related field
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS®) preferred
• 3 - 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Benefits to include reporting and vendor EDI feeds
• Proven experience with billing reconciliation, reporting, auditing, and compliance execution
• Experience supporting multi-state populations (Bahamas experience a plus)
• Strong understanding of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA compliance

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables (build, manipulate and troubleshooting)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to develop and present benefits related to training and educational materials

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that exist while employees are performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Must be able to travel, including overnight stays, as needed. Must be able to travel internationally to the Bahamas.

Licenses

Must be able to obtain and maintain a New York Gaming License.