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Benefits Analyst

United States, Norwalk Employment contract 60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through creative, compliant, and competitive benefits strategies. We’re seeking a Benefits Analyst who will make a meaningful impact by delivering proactive client service, thoughtful benefits strategy, and a high-touch experience for both clients and employees.

Job Responsibility

  • Build, maintain, and support reporting, contribution modeling, renewal analysis, and RFP deliverables
  • Support benchmark reporting and analytical deliverables for client teams
  • Partner closely with analysts, consultants, and client service teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables
  • Support client analysis while developing knowledge of benefits design, funding strategies, and cost structures
  • Maintain CRM data and reporting related to new business activity
  • Support client administrative deliverables including census work, plan audits, and document review
  • Assist with compliance-related support such as annual notices, 5500 data collection, and compensation disclosures
  • Partner with implementation teams on vendor transitions and onboarding activities
  • Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and strategic client deliverables
  • Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture aligned with Alera's values

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
  • Prior internship or professional experience demonstrating analytical ability, client service exposure, and increasing responsibility
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Foundational understanding of employee benefits design, funding, and cost structures preferred
  • Experience in insurance, employee benefits, healthcare, finance, human resources, analytics, or a related field preferred
  • Ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote environment
  • Willingness to obtain a State Life & Health license within 90 days of hire

Nice to have

  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Strong accountability and ownership mindset
  • Curiosity and willingness to continue learning within the employee benefits space
  • Ability to balance analytical execution with client service priorities
  • Adaptability in a growing and evolving organization

What we offer

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life and disability coverage
  • 401(k)
  • generous PTO
  • Alera Group Academy professional development including role-specific learning paths, leadership development programs, technical and compliance training, industry certifications and continuing education support, peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
  • 3% annual bonus
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