Benefits Analyst

• Administer and maintain U.S. health & welfare plans (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellbeing), ensuring accuracy and strong employee support
• Partner with vendors and brokers to oversee day‑to‑day service delivery and resolve escalated issues
• Ensure U.S. plan compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related regulations
• Support retirement plan operations, including 401(k) compliance activities, audit support, and coordination with external partners
• Assist HR teams in Canada and Mexico with benefits renewals, plan updates, and vendor coordination, ensuring alignment with corporate practices
• Help prepare benefits communications, enrollment materials, and manager/employee guidance
• Partner with HR, HRIS, and vendors to improve processes, enhance data quality, and support operational efficiency
• Contribute analytical insights and recommendations as part of ongoing program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in U.S. benefits, including health/welfare and retirement programs
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other compliance requirements
• Strong vendor‑management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex benefits information for employees and managers
• Comfort working independently while partnering closely with the Director on priorities and decisions

Experience supporting benefits in Canada/Mexico is a plus

• health/dental/vision
• long term/short term disability
• life insurance
• HSA/FSA
• matching retirement plans
• paid vacation
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid leave for volunteer work in your community
• training opportunities
• professional talent management and succession planning
• corporate health well-being initiatives