Senior U.S. Benefits Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of U.S. health & welfare, leave of absence, and wellness programs
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to benefit programs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with company strategy
• Analyze utilization trends, cost drivers, and employee feedback to inform plan design decisions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit vendors (e.g., medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401(k), leave administrators, brokers)
• Manage vendor performance, service delivery, SLAs, and ongoing relationship governance
• Lead RFP processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations as needed
• Ensure vendors meet compliance requirements and deliver accurate, timely services
• Lead end-to-end Open Enrollment planning and execution, including timeline development, system configuration, employee communications, and vendor coordination
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless employee experience
• Analyze OE outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA)
• Partner with Legal and vendors on plan documents, filings (e.g., Form 5500), and audits
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of benefits regulations and proactively assess impacts to programs
• Develop and deliver reporting and insights on benefits utilization, enrollment trends, and cost management
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to benefits spend
• Conduct benchmarking analysis to ensure programs remain competitive
• Provide expert-level guidance on complex employee benefits inquiries and escalations
• Develop and deliver clear, effective employee communications and education materials
• Partner with HR teams to enhance employee understanding and engagement with benefits
• Continuously evaluate and improve benefits processes, systems, and workflows
• Support implementation of new tools, programs, or vendors

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in U.S. benefits administration, with deep subject matter expertise
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Proven experience managing vendors and leading Open Enrollment processes
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP) and benefits administration platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
• Attention to detail and operational excellence
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills