Senior Analyst Benefits Analytics

Location(s): Franklin TN

Job Schedule: Full-time Hybrid - in office Monday-Thursday

Education Requirement: Bachelors

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Senior Analyst Benefits Analytics to join our team in Franklin TN.

The Senior Benefits Analyst serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert responsible for the analysis and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs across a large complex multi-state/province organization. This role supports a diverse employee population that may include salaried hourly field-based manufacturing distribution technical and executive employees throughout the United States and Canada.

The position combines deep benefits expertise with strategic analytics to ensure benefit programs remain competitive financially sustainable compliant and aligned with organizational objectives. The Senior Benefits Analyst evaluates market trends utilization patterns regulatory developments and workforce demographics to develop recommendations that enhance employee well-being improve operational effectiveness and support the organizations Total Rewards strategy.

A critical aspect of this role is serving as a fiduciary steward of employee benefit programs. The incumbent is entrusted with protecting the interests of plan participants promoting employee wellness and financial security ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining the integrity of benefit plan operations and decision-making processes.

The Senior Benefits Analyst works closely with HR leadership Legal Finance Payroll Procurement external consultants brokers carriers and third-party administrators to deliver a high-quality benefits experience while effectively managing risk and cost.

A Day in the Life:

Strategic Benefits Analysis & Planning

• Continuously analyze the external market to proactively address macroeconomic factors impacting wellness plans

• Identify opportunities for enhancement based on market benchmarking data and analysis of benefit program performance utilization trends employee demographics claims experience etc.

• Support strategic assessments of plan design competitiveness employee value and cost effectiveness.

• Support data-driven recommendations to align benefit strategy employee wellness initiatives and workforce attraction and retention objectives.

• Monitor emerging industry trends legislative developments and best practices to inform future program direction.

• Support long-range planning and annual benefits strategy discussions through comprehensive reporting and analysis.

Benefits Administration & Program Management

• Support the Benefit Managers with the administration of health and welfare retirement wellness disability leave and voluntary benefit programs.

• Serve as benefits coordinator for various procurement processes ensuring smooth administration

• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to enhance the employee benefits experience.

Fiduciary Oversight & Employee Advocacy

• Act as a steward of employee benefit programs by ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of plan participants and beneficiaries.

• Support initiatives that promote employee health well-being financial security and access to quality benefits.

• Ensure benefit programs are administered fairly consistently and in accordance with plan provisions and governing regulations.

• Evaluate participant feedback and utilization data to identify opportunities for improving employee outcomes and engagement.

Compliance Governance & Risk Management

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations including ERISA ACA HIPAA COBRA FMLA Medicare Section 125 and other benefit-related requirements.

• Support audits regulatory reviews and government reporting activities.

• Coordinate and maintain required plan documentation notices filings and disclosures.

• Assist in the preparation and management of Form 5500 filings Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs) and other regulatory materials.

• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contractual obligations and service-level agreements.

Vendor Contract & Procurement Management

• Support benefit procurement activities vendor selection processes and request-for-proposal (RFP) initiatives.

• Maintain benefit vendor agreements contracts statements of work and procurement documentation.

• Support benefit leadership in the partnership with Procurement Legal and Finance to evaluate vendor performance manage renewals and ensure contractual compliance.

• Participate in vendor governance meetings and recommend service improvements where appropriate.

• Ensure benefit program records contracts and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Who Were Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance Healthcare Administration or related field.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience administering employee benefit programs within a large complex organization or similar experience in a professional consulting capacity.

• Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Experience working with multiple employee populations across various geographic locations.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience managing vendors consultants and third-party administrators.

• Proficiency with HRIS benefits administration systems and reporting tools.

Preferred:

• CEBS CBP SHRM-CP/SCP PHR/SPHR or related certification.

• Experience in Benefits consulting

• Experience supporting non-union employee groups.

• Experience with benefits procurement vendor negotiations and contract administration.

• Advanced reporting analytics and dashboard development skills.

Core Competencies

Strategic & Consultative Competencies:

1. Benefits Strategy & Business Acumen

• Aligns benefit programs with organizational objectives workforce needs and Total Rewards strategy.
  

2. Analytical Thinking

• Uses quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends evaluate program effectiveness and support decision-making.

3. Fiduciary Responsibility

• Demonstrates sound judgment and stewardship in managing programs affecting employee health wellness and financial security.

4. Consultative Partnership

• Builds trusted relationships and provides expert guidance to leaders HR partners and employees.

5. Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of applicable benefit laws and regulations to minimize organizational risk.

Leadership & Execution Competencies:

1. Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Effectively manages relationships with carriers consultants administrators and internal business partners.

2. Project Management

• Successfully coordinates multiple priorities implementations renewals and annual enrollment activities.

3. Process Improvement

• Identifies efficiencies and implements solutions that improve service delivery compliance and employee experience.

4. Communication & Influence

• Translates complex benefit concepts into clear actionable information for diverse audiences.

5. Employee-Centric Mindset

• Maintains a strong commitment to supporting employee well-being engagement and positive benefit outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Benefits Analyst plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience by ensuring benefit programs are competitive compliant sustainable and aligned with the organizations commitment to employee wellness. Through strategic analysis fiduciary stewardship strong governance and consultative partnership this role helps protect the organizations investment in its people while supporting the health financial security and overall well-being of employees and their families.

What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal state and local laws including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.