Sr Analyst Benefits

About the role

You’ll be a critical expert and partner in administering and supporting all aspects of our U.S. benefit programs. This includes hands-on responsibility for compliance activities, process improvements, open enrollment, and serving as a consultative resource for associates and stakeholders. You’ll be empowered to leverage your analytical skills, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and drive innovative solutions that enhance Staples' benefits offerings.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support all aspects of U.S. benefit programs, including health & welfare, retirement, and compliance.
• Manage compliance activities and prepare/review compliance reports (e.g., Form 5500, ACA filings) accurately and timely.
• Lead process improvements and open enrollment initiatives.
• Serve as a consultative resource for associates and stakeholders on benefits-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement solutions to enhance benefits offerings.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration, including health & welfare, retirement, and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations impacting benefits, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA.
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative to identify and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration within a large, multi-state organization.
• Experience working with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Professional certification such as CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.
• Experience supporting open enrollment processes, including system configuration/testing and employee communications.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts
• Company Match 401(k)
• Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs

Pay

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.