Benefits Analyst, Health and Welfare

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Highly respected and known for being an industry leader in their market
• Aggressive growth over the last several years both organically and through acquisitions
• Consistently ranked as one of the top employer’s in Charlotte region
• Very strong leadership team; open door policy with lots of energy and ideas

• Ability to drive and build out your career – this newly created role is poised for growth and has a direct impact on the organization
• Culture of leaning and a company philosophy of "get it done"

• Hybrid in Fort Mill, SC

• Serve as the go-to resource for benefits administration, addressing employee questions, managing enrollment workflows, and ensuring accurate documentation of health and welfare programs.
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends, prepare reports, and support strategic planning, including audits, compliance filings, and vendor communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve benefit processes, support open enrollment, and maintain consistent communication and education around employee benefits.
• Support integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing benefits data, conducting audits, and aligning plan structures across entities.
• Partner with HR Technology to streamline system processes, ensure data accuracy across platforms, and contribute to ongoing platform improvements such as Workday optimization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience; minimum 3–5 years in benefits administration with strong analytical background.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, IF statements) required; experience working with HRIS systems such as Workday strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach to resolving benefit-related inquiries.
• Experience managing sensitive information with discretion and navigating union environments is highly preferred.