Senior Benefits Analyst

Job Title:

Sr. Analyst, Benefits

Job Summary

Advance APi Group’s purpose of Building Great Leaders by serving as a senior subject‑matter expert for U.S. health & welfare benefits operations supporting 7,000+ U.S. teammates and $75M+ in annual health & wellness spend. This role leads complex initiatives in vendor and contract management as well as M&A benefits diligence and integration. You will partner closely with the Benefits Manager, Payroll, Legal/Compliance, Finance, Total Rewards Communications, and external vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and cost‑effective program delivery at scale across a multi‑state footprint.

At APi Group, we believe everyone is a leader. You’ll have access to leadership development and a people-first culture that combines small-company agility with large-company opportunity.

Responsibilities

Operations & Controls

• Maintain eligibility/deduction integrity across HRIS/BenAdmin platforms; monitor file feeds and exception queues and perform root‑cause analysis and prevention.
• Produce and reconcile recurring audits, reports, and dashboards (eligibility, billing, grievances, SLA metrics).
• Contribute to the planning and execution of Annual Enrollment, ensuring accurate materials and smooth implementation
• Support Annual Enrollment configuration, UAT, cutover checklists, and post‑go‑live validation in partnership with the Benefits Manager.

Vendor, Contract & Financial Management

• Assist with plan management and presentations to senior executives, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Lead day‑to‑day vendor management for assigned H&W programs and point solutions; track SLAs/guarantees, corrective actions, and ensuring effective plan governance.
• Own contract and SOW repositories for assigned vendors; coordinate redlines with Legal and ensure alignment to business requirements and data/security standards.
• Oversee complex invoice reconciliation, credits/adjustments, and accruals; partner with Finance on variance analysis and forecasting inputs.

M&A Support

• Lead benefits diligence workstreams for acquisitions/divestitures (data requests, plan comparisons, cost modeling).
• Build harmonization and transition plans (eligibility, payroll/feeds, communications, OE timing) and coordinate onboarding with acquired company contacts.
• Execute change communications in partnership with Communications and local leaders; track stabilization KPIs post‑close.

Compliance & Risk

• Support ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA/ADA operations; assist with audits, filings, and MHPAEA/TiC/NSA operational requirements.
• Maintain SOPs, internal controls, and evidence repositories.

Team Member Support

• Resolve escalated enrollment/coverage issues and complex claims scenarios with precision and care (life, disability, disaster relief, COBRA, leaves).
• Coach and mentor Benefits Analysts on processes, controls, and service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive U.S. benefits experience supporting large, multi‑state populations, including vendor management and financial/billing ownership.
• Demonstrated experience with contract/SOW management.
• Strong Excel/BI and HRIS/BenAdmin skills; evidence of building controls, KPIs, and process improvements.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA/ADA; experience with filings, audits, and controls.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and project management skills; thrives in a matrixed, fast‑moving environment.

Role reports to:

Benefits Manager

Benefits and Compensation:

This role will be based out of our New Brighton office. The pay range is $80,900 - $121,400, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Access to corporate fitness center
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.