**Job Description** Our Human Resources division ignites a culture that drives our people to transform health care. We’re problem solvers who put people first through programs that help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We’re looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst who is ready to play a pivotal role in driving the benefits administration and analytical support for our company’s benefits plans and/or employee health services programs. In this role, you will participate in plan design, cost analysis, and program management for benefit plans (health, welfare, and retirement). **What You’ll Do** + Support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefit and wellness programs by analyzing costs, regulatory requirements, market competitiveness, and employee engagement. Conduct benchmarking, research industry trends, monitor legislative developments, and assess potential impacts. + Serve as a subject matter expert on health and welfare benefits, leave programs, and workplace health and safety policies, exercising discretion and delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders. + Develop and deliver clear, effective employee communications across multiple channels, including the company intranet, plan materials, onboarding, training sessions, and individual consultations, including onboarding and annual open enrollment. + Plan and support audit controls through the collection, analysis, and reporting of benefit plan and program data and trends. Draft and maintain departmental procedures and documentation in accordance with compliance guidelines. + Manage special projects such as data cleanup initiatives, system upgrades, vendor transitions, and data analysis. Provide support for team initiatives, including events and wellbeing programs, and track and report progress on assigned projects. **Hiring Requirements** + Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) + 5+ years of experience in related field, showing role progression and increased responsibility + In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field **Bonus Points** + Experience with Workday Benefits administration preferred. + Strong analytical skills, including experience with benefit audits, benchmarking, and financial analysis of benefit and wellness program costs, utilization, and return on investment. + Hands-on experience managing health, welfare, and retirement plans, including vendor management, particularly within self-funded medical plans and 401(k) plans at small to mid-sized organizations. **What You’ll Get**    + The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community   + Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work   + Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs   + Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance   + Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education   + 401k match including an annual company contribution Learn more (https://careers.bluecrossnc.com/global/en/benefits)   **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $81,068.00 - $129,708.00 **Skills** _____________________________________________________________________ **JOB ALERT FRAUD:** We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All our career opportunities are published on https://bcbsnc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BCBSNC . If you have already provided your personal information that you suspect is fraudulent activity, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: HR.Staffing@BCBSNC.com . **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming