Benefits Analyst (on-site)
$78,000–$84,000 year
On-siteChesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Oversee large-scale benefits strategy, absence management, vendor contract governance, educational assistance, and complex multi-state compliance for corporate, retail, and distribution center populations. Partner with leadership to evaluate and modernize benefit offerings, manage RFPs and third-party administrator performance metrics, and analyze multi-source datasets to identify trends and strategic opportunities. Architect company-wide time-off policies, ensure statutory compliance across dozens of jurisdictions, and lead regulatory filings including ACA, ERISA, and Form 5500s. Conduct quarterly vendor business reviews, administer scholarship programs, and support annual enrollment processes. Requires 2+ years of progressive benefits experience, advanced Excel capabilities, and deep familiarity with Workday, ADP, and SAP. Start rate $78,000-$84,000 plus bonus.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in employee benefits analysis, administration, policy design, and vendor contract management
- Retail / Multi-Site Experience: Strong priority given to candidates with previous experience working in large-scale multi-site national operations with high-volume hourly workforces
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local benefit statutes, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS Section 125, and state paid family leave acts
- Advanced MS Excel capabilities (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial/Cost Modeling) to model healthcare spend, self-insured claims trends, and financial impacts
- In-depth experience managing top-tier enterprise HRIS solutions (i.e. Workday, ADP Enterprise, SAP) and TPA claims administration portals
- Proven ability to review and audit complex legal contracts, plan documents, and SLAs in collaboration with corporate legal teams
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience creating senior leadership presentations and creating simplified field benefit communications
- Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification highly desirable
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