Senior Benefits Analyst

Senior Benefits Analyst at Bel Brands, based in Chicago in a hybrid office environment. Responsible for the advanced analytics, administration, and compliance of the organization’s employee benefit programs, including 401(k) testing, auditing, and government filings. Independently interprets and applies complex regulations, identifies and mitigates compliance risks, and partners with management to drive continuous improvement of benefit strategy, data integrity, and operational excellence. Manages complex projects, analyzes benefit trends and utilization, and leads cross-functional initiatives to align policies and processes with evolving regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth analytics on benefit program utilization and costs; coordinating annual nondiscrimination and compliance testing; overseeing audits and government filings (e.g., 5500s); coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders on data flows, process automation, and controls; delivering benefit education and training; monitoring ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS rules, and DOL changes; resolving escalated benefit issues; maintaining data accuracy in HRIS and related systems; and supporting policy and program improvements through data-driven insights.