Sr Benefits Analyst

Job Summary

The Sr. Benefits Analyst supports the day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of Baylor Genetics' employee benefit and leave programs. This role coordinates with employees, HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, carriers, and vendors to maintain accurate eligibility and enrollment data, resolve issues, support compliance, and deliver timely employee-focused service. Responsibilities may evolve as organizational needs change.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit and leave programs, including eligibility, enrollment, life events, plan changes, and related employee support.
• Reconcile benefit enrollment, payroll deduction, invoice, and vendor data to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with benefit carriers, brokers, and vendors to resolve service issues, maintain accurate records, and support plan administration.
• Respond to employee benefit and leave questions with clear, accurate, and timely guidance and communications.
• Support annual enrollment and benefit plan changes, including data preparation, testing, employee communications, and issue resolution.
• Maintain benefit and leave data, process documentation, and reports to support data integrity, service delivery, and audit readiness.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors on compliance administration, reporting, and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in employee benefits, leave administration, HR operations, or a related field.
• Experience administering benefit eligibility, enrollment, employee inquiries, and vendor or carrier coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience reconciling benefits, payroll deduction, invoice, or eligibility data.
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate complex benefit information clearly and accurately.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting annual enrollment and benefit plan implementations or changes.
• Experience supporting both self-insured and fully insured benefit plans.
• Experience with HRIS, benefits administration, or leave management systems.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation, or progress toward either, preferred.

Competencies

• Benefits and leave administration
• Data reconciliation and accuracy
• Employee-focused communication
• Vendor and cross-functional coordination
• Judgment and confidentiality

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of a computer and standard office equipment. Ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively for extended periods. Occasional travel may be required.