Senior Benefits Analyst

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced Senior Benefits \& Leave Analyst to support and enhance its employee benefits and leave administration programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, and a strong employee experience across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in benefits administration, a solid understanding of compliance requirements, and a detail-oriented, solutions-focused approach, working closely with HR, payroll, and cross-functional partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the annual open enrollment cycle, including communications, system updates, and plan changes
• Coordinate and facilitate benefits sessions for new hires and employees
• Serve as a resource for employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution across health, dental, life, and savings plans
• Assist in administering leave of absence and workers’ compensation programs, including tracking and coordination
• Prepare and support required compliance filings and documentation related to benefits programs
• Develop and maintain benefits-related communications, materials, and resources
• Generate and analyze benefits data and reports for internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support COBRA administration and ensure accurate processing within HR systems
• Maintain accurate benefits records and assist with process improvements
• Analyze benefits and leave data to support compliance, reporting, and decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong knowledge of benefits-related regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA)
• Experience supporting leave and disability programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams and organizational levels
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel