Sr. Benefits Analyst
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteWichita, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for US employee retirement, health, and welfare benefit plans, facilitating accurate benefit delivery in strict accordance with plan contracts. Supervise the Leave of Absence process as the central liaison between third-party providers, internal HR Business Partners, and employees regarding FMLA, STD, and LTD requests. Research complex plan issues, diagnose root causes, and develop fully documented, actionable alternative solutions while supporting annual Open Enrollment by reviewing communications and validating system architectures. Maintain employee benefits portals, audit HRIS data to ensure precise benefit contributions, and monitor new hire processing. Facilitate annual audits and non-discrimination testing for retirement and health plans, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors preparing Form 5500 filings. Identify structural improvements to compliance workflows and act as the project leader for plan compliance correction processes. Oversee vendor relationships, purchase orders, and payments tied directly to the benefits and compensation budget while monitoring monthly budget-to-actual reconciliations. Complete benefit surveys and localized benchmarking analyses to keep company offerings highly competitive.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 6+ years of progressive experience in corporate employee benefits administration and communications
- 3+ years acting as a dedicated subject matter expert focused on benefit plan administration and compliance—specifically qualified (defined benefit/defined contribution), nonqualified retirement plans, and health/welfare plans
- Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment law, and HR regulations
- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations
- Experience with HRIS tools like ADP, Workday or SAP
- Travel Required Up to 5% domestic and international
- Citizenship Authorized to Work in the US
- Physical Requirements: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings
- Physical Requirements: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms
- Physical Requirements: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
- Physical Requirements: Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts
- Physical Requirements: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
- Physical Requirements: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
- Physical Requirements: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools
- Physical Requirements: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer
- Physical Requirements: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
- Physical Requirements: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor
- Physical Requirements: Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces
- Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor
- This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth
- Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered
- Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice
- Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status
- As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified
- By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation is strongly preferred
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