Benefits Analyst

Job Description:

There's never been a better time to join our team. The thousands of ESAB associates located around the world share a common set of goals and values that drive our success and unparalleled innovation in fabrication technology and specialty gas control equipment. At ESAB, we value and respect everyone's uniqueness and know that our experiences as individuals strengthen our company. And we know that our ability to collaborate, transform, and empower one another is what makes us unstoppable.

With our culture of continuous improvement and innovation and our commitment to living our values, working at ESAB is a career experience like no other. We have more than 9,000 passionate associates in locations across six continents, and we empower our team members to shape the world we imagine every day.

If you have a strong desire to be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge innovations and solutions and positively impacts the community, please check out our career opportunities. We help serve a diverse range of industries such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, robotics, shipbuilding, and so much more.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Benefits Analyst to join our Benefits team. This role will support core benefits administration responsibilities, including Open Enrollment execution, day-to-day plan administration, employee inquiries, compliance activities, data analysis, and vendor relationship management. This role will additionally provide support for mergers and acquisitions, including assistance with integrations to facilitate a seamless transition for affected employees.

As a growing organization with ongoing M&A activity, this role offers valuable exposure to benefit integrations and the opportunity to contribute to the evolution and scalability of our programs. For candidates interested in gaining experience in a growth-oriented environment, this is an opportunity to build meaningful exposure while maintaining strong involvement in day-to-day benefits operations.

• Deliver onsite Open Enrollment meetings and lead system testing and validation.

• Provide responsive, real-time employee support across Eastern and Central time zones.

• Develop and distribute clear, complaint, and engaging communications (guides, FAQs, newsletters, required notices).

• Partner with HR Business Partners to identify trends and strengthen employee education strategies.

• Resolve escalated employee and retiree inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and urgency.

• Lead meetings with external vendors across the benefits portfolio.

• Oversee the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) portal and ensure operational integrity.

• Travel as needed to support onsite HR and vendor collaboration.

• Maintain working knowledge of reporting requirements (ACA, RxDC, CMS, Section 125, 401(k)).

• Monitor regulatory changes and support audit readiness and corrective actions.

• Partner with HR and Legal to manage ADA accommodations and related compliance matters.

• Validate deduction files, payroll feeds, and vendor reports; resolve discrepancies.

• Conduct audits across retirement, HSA, enrollment, and payroll integrations.

• Analyze utilization, cost, and performance metrics to drive informed recommendations.

• Prepare routine and ad hoc reporting for Finance, HR Leadership, and key stakeholders.

• Deliver training to HR and employees on benefits processes and programs.

• Streamline workflows and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and employee satisfaction.

• Support annual initiatives including renewals, new program launches, and integration activities.

• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Benefits, including:

  • Self-funded medical/dental/vision programs

  • 401(k) plan administration and compliance

  • Federal, state, and local leave laws

  • ACA administration and reporting

• Experience with third-party benefits administration vendors.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex data/reporting issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on employee experience.

• Willingness to travel within the U.S. as needed

• Minimum of 3 years of experience required

• Bachelor's degree is required; an Associate's degree combined with 3 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's.

• Workday HRIS system. Union benefits administration.

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