New England HERC

Benefits Analyst

Human Resources | Full-Time | Brandeis University â“ Waltham, MA

A hybrid work schedule is available.

Hiring range is $64,700 - $70,000

Are you a benefits professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving employee experiences, and using data to influence decisions? Do you thrive at the intersection of service, strategy, compliance, and analytics?

At Brandeis University, we believe exceptional benefits programs help employees do their best work. We are seeking a collaborative and analytical Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team and help shape the employee experience for our vibrant university community.

This is an opportunity to go beyond traditional benefits administration. You will play a critical role in managing programs, analyzing trends, improving processes, partnering with leadership, and ensuring our offerings remain competitive, compliant, and meaningful.

If you are someone who enjoys balancing people-centered support with data-driven decision-making, weâ™d love to meet you.

What You Will Do

As a key member of the HR team, you will help drive excellence across benefits strategy, operations, and employee support.

Benefits Administration & Employee Support

You will serve as a trusted resource for faculty and staff by:

• Managing a broad portfolio of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave programs, workers' compensation, tuition remission, well-being initiatives, and more

• Supporting employees through benefits questions and life events with empathy and exceptional service

• Partnering with insurance carriers, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex issues

• Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and evolving benefits requirements

• Serving as the primary contact for retirement plan audits and related documentation

Strategy & Program Design

You will contribute to improving and enhancing our programs by:

• Researching market trends and emerging total rewards practices

• Partnering with vendors and consultants to evaluate and enhance benefits offerings

• Leading annual Open Enrollment logistics and communications

• Creating educational sessions and delivering presentations for employees and new hire orientation

• Developing materials and reports for HR leadership and committees

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

You will turn data into insight by:

• Building and maintaining benefits reporting, dashboards, and program metrics

• Analyzing utilization, cost trends, and plan performance

• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, employee experience, and program effectiveness

• Auditing invoices, claims reporting, and benefits-related data

What Makes You Successful

You are curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to helping employees navigate important moments in their lives. You can move comfortably between strategic conversations and operational execution.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 3â“5 years of benefits administration or HR experience

• Strong knowledge of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA programs, and leave administration

• Working knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, and Massachusetts leave regulations

• Experience supporting leave of absence and workersâ™ compensation programs

• Understanding of retirement plan administration and defined contribution plans

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into recommendations

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

• Ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across teams

• Experience with Workday HCM preferred

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required

Why Brandeis?

Brandeis University combines the energy of a world-class research institution with a collaborative and mission-driven culture. Here, your work directly supports the people who make education, discovery, and community possible.

You will join a team that values:

• Collaboration and partnership

• Continuous learning and innovation

• Service excellence

• Meaningful employee experiences

• Data-informed decision making

Along with a beautiful campus and free parking, Brandeis offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are interested in creating meaningful employee experiences through innovative and effective benefits programs, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and help shape the future of employee well-being at Brandeis University.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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