Sr. Analyst, Benefits

About the role

As a Senior Benefits Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a best-in-class global benefits experience that supports the wellbeing of our employees worldwide. In this highly visible role, you’ll provide strategic oversight of our global benefits administration while leading initiatives that bring Herbalife’s benefits philosophy to life. You’ll partner cross-functionally to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, introduce innovative and efficient solutions, and enhance the way benefits are delivered ensuring a seamless, compliant, and employee-centric experience for our teams and Global Business Services centers across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, proactive guidance, reporting (e.g., Form 5500, ACA), and communications to ensure ongoing compliance with local laws and regulations for health and welfare, 401(k), and leaves programs
• Serve as escalation point for complex benefit issues, liaising with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to resolve complex eligibility or claims issues
• Administer all benefit programs with cost-conscious sensitivity while educating users to maximize program understanding and utilization
• Maintain accurate benefit records and conduct regular enrollment and invoice audits
• Update benefit policies as needed to reflect regulatory changes, market trends and business requirements
• Collaborate closely with Market HR Business Partners to resolve benefit-related challenges
• Partner with HR systems teams to ensure data accuracy and reliable reporting capabilities
• Support additional projects and duties as business needs require, such as Global Benefits Administration
• Perform complex data analysis related to benefit usage, cost, and effectiveness
• Monitor and reconcile claims, administrative expenses, rebates etc. for self-insured healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. May substitute degree for equivalent years of work experience.
• 5+ Years of experience in Benefits administration
• Professional Certifications in HR and/or Benefits preferred but not essential
• Strong analytical capabilities with proven ability to identify solutions, evaluate alternatives, and recommend optimal approaches based on projected outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information, strong ethics, and integrity
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and reporting requirements to include COBRA, HIPPA, ACA, ERISA governing benefit plans
• Proficient in absence management laws including Worker’s Compensation (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA) and 401(k) administration experience
• Skilled in synthesizing complex benefits financial data and delivering actionable analysis
• Advanced HRIS and benefit administration system proficiency with strong data management and reporting capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize competing demands effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated integrity with ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Adaptable and flexible approach to evolving business requirements
• Effective team collaboration with proven project leadership capabilities