Benefits Analyst

Assurant, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

United States Virtual

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Support day-to-day operations for Assurant’s Retirement, Health & Welfare, and Wellbeing programs, with a primary focus on Retirement and Financial plans.
• Collect, compile, synthesize, and analyze large datasets to support audits, regulatory compliance, participant engagement reporting, and executive dashboards.
• Own the preparation, validation, and ongoing management of the employee benefits census provided to the benefits consulting partner to ensure accuracy for renewals, compliance, and strategic planning.
• Lead the annual 401(k) Plan and Dependent Care FSA non-discrimination testing process.
• Manage the benefits department’s compliance calendar to ensure all regulatory deadlines are met, including filings for Form 5500 series, PBGC, 10-K/10-Q/11-K, and pension plan valuations.
• Perform quarterly cost projections for qualified and non-qualified defined contribution plans in collaboration with internal departments.
• Maintain data integrity and system connectivity between internal platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday) and external vendors (e.g., Vanguard).
• Support vendor management activities to ensure accurate plan administration, timely employee communications, and resolution of participant escalations.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to eliminate single points of failure and ensure process continuity.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the People Experience Center (PEC) and benefits teams to identify opportunities for process simplification and automation.
• Process and track consultant and vendor invoices, ensuring alignment with budget and historical cost trends to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage the Total Rewards Statement lifecycle, including maintenance, evolution, and alignment with plan documents and vendor updates.
• Act as the Financial Wellbeing liaison to support the company’s broader Wellbeing strategy.
• Administer and edit content for MyAssurantBenefits.com, ensuring all information is accurate, current, and aligned with open enrollment updates and plan changes.
• Assist with special projects including Open Enrollment, new program implementations, system upgrades, integrations, and mergers & acquisitions.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills—including formula writing, pivot tables, and V-lookups—to generate reports and perform financial and operational analysis.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to retirement and welfare benefit plans.
• Collaborate with HRIS, payroll, legal, and external vendors to execute core benefits processes and resolve operational issues.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in benefits administration, total rewards, compensation & benefits, or related HR analytical roles
• Advanced Excel skills including formula reading/writing, pivot tables, and V-lookups
• Familiarity with benefits audits and compliance filings (e.g., Form 5500, PBGC, 10-K/10-Q/11-K)
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under tight deadlines

🏖️ Benefits

• Pay range of $64,900.00 - $108,200.00
• Opportunity to work in a globally recognized Fortune 500 company named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries
• Access to comprehensive U.S. benefits information via MyAssurantBenefits.com
• Exposure to innovative workplace culture known as The Assurant Way, emphasizing service, innovation, and calculated risk-taking

Skills & Technologies

Onsite

Degree Required

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About Assurant, Inc.

Assurant, Inc. is a global provider of risk management products and services, headquartered in New York. The company offers extended service contracts, vehicle protection, pre-funded funeral insurance, renters insurance, lender-placed homeowners insurance, and other specialty property and casualty coverage. It partners with lenders, manufacturers, mobile carriers, funeral homes, and property managers to distribute its products primarily in North America, Latin America, and Europe. Founded in 1892 and publicly traded on the NYSE, Assurant focuses on supporting consumer purchases of homes, vehicles, mobile devices, and appliances through underwriting, claims administration, and customer support services.

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