Benefits Analyst
US-MO-St. Louis
Advantage Sales & Marketing
Req #: 438995
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Benefits Analyst The Benefits Analyst supports the design, administration, analysis, and ongoing optimization of employee benefit programs. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, vendors, and consultants to ensure benefit programs are competitive, compliant, cost‑effective, and aligned with organizational strategy. The analyst plays a key role in benefits data analysis, vendor coordination, compliance activities, and teammate support. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities: The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Responsibilities * Manage financial aspects of health and welfare, retirement, leave, and wellness programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and spending account plans * Partner with benefits consultants to develop and maintain dashboards related to benefits accounting and financial metrics * Support audits, nondiscrimination testing, and required regulatory filings * Maintain benefits data integrity across human resources information systems, payroll, and vendor platforms * Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve the teammate benefits experience Qualifications * Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree * Experience Requirements: 4-6 years experience in relevant field * Travel requirement: No travel requirements Supervisor Responsibility Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports Required Knowledge and Skills * Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to analyze complex benefits data, cost trends, and vendor reports * Proficiency with human resources information systems and benefits administration platforms * Experience with benefit audits, compliance activities, and data validation processes * Project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs. Additional Information Regarding Job Duties Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law. Qualifications: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.
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