Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst The Benefits Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration, analysis and compliance of employee benefit programs, with a strong focus on delivering a responsive, employee-centered experience while representing the organization's values of Above & Beyond, Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity and Professionalism. This role serves as a subject matter expert on benefit plans, regulatory requirements and HRIS data integrity, ensuring accurate administration and effective vendor management. The Benefits Analyst partners closely with HR, HRIS, Payroll, and other cross-functional teams, as well as brokers and third-party vendors, to support effective workflows, regulatory compliance, and the continuous improvement of benefit communications and offerings. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a proactive, customer-oriented approach, and the ability to support benefit programs for 1,500+ benefit eligible employees across multiple locations throughout Southern California. Responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining benefits data within HRIS system, administering and communicating benefits programs, preparing bi-weekly benefit/payroll files, auditing benefit plans and deductions, partnering closely with the Payroll team, analyzing and reconciling monthly carrier invoices, obtaining carrier invoices, reviewing for accuracy, and submitting invoices for payment, monitoring regulatory benefit changes, auditing COBRA plan administration, maintaining the benefit designated email inbox, leading the new hire benefit orientation, maintaining plan documents, assisting with the annual Open Enrollment process, collaborating closely with the HRIS team, maintaining ongoing communication and compliance meetings with benefit broker, overseeing benefits compliance activities, monitoring benefit trends and regulatory/legislation changes, assisting with retirement plan administration, communicating with employees on leave, and supporting HR-wide events related to benefit communication and administration. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 4+ years benefit administration/analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Benefits Professional (CBP) or Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) certifications preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel to include complex formulas and functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data validation to analyze and manage data. HRIS experience with UKG preferred. Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills. Detail oriented with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required. Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities to meet daily, weekly or program deadlines. Ability to work independently, lead others and participate as a team member. Ability to travel to NHC sites for benefit related needs. Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs./weight. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Compliance (Safety & HIPAA): Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices. Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions. Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment. Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits. Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols. Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes. Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful. Pay range: $80,200.00-$115,500.00 USD annually, depending on experience. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

Created: 2026-03-04