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Position Title: Compensation and Benefits Analyst Position Code: CompBenAnalyst-8015
Department: Human Resources Oracle Title: CompBenAnalyst -8015
Reports to: Manager of Total Rewards Safety Sensitive: Yes No
Exempt Status: Yes No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
This hybrid role provides analytical and operational support across two core functions: acting as a technical assistant to the Lead Benefits Analyst for system integrations, reconciliations, and benefit operations, while serving as a junior compensation analyst supporting the Senior Compensation Analyst on market benchmarking, salary structures, and compensation program administration.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
Supports compensation analysis, salary surveys, benchmarking, and market trend reporting.
Supports salary reviews, reorganizations, incentive plans, and compensation projects.
Compiles workforce metrics and turnover reports for organizational reporting.
Tracks approved position changes, creates new positions in HRIS, and communicates updates to HRBPs, Recruiters, and HRIS.
Processes and audits pay, status, and bonus changes in HRIS.
Supports job analysis, job description development, FLSA reviews, and routine compensation inquiries.
Benefits
Assists with benefit administration activities, including payroll deduction reconciliations, enrollment files, billing audits, and discrepancy resolution.
Coordinates with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to resolve eligibility, enrollment, billing, and file feed issues.
Supports retirement administration, ACA compliance, 1095-C preparation, and audits.
Assists with Form 5500 preparation, annual reporting requirements, and open enrollment activities.
Core
Partners with internal teams and vendors to support HRIS implementations, system integrations, data feeds, and ongoing enhancements within Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG.
Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll to ensure accurate processing and communication of compensation and benefit changes.
Assists in maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four (4) years of qualifying experience in lieu of both degree and experience.
Experience: Two (2) years of analytical experience in HR, compensation, benefits, finance, or a related field.
Certification: N/A
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to compensation and benefits administration.
- Advanced Excel skills for analyzing and maintaining large datasets and reports.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical data presentation. Ability to manage competing priorities through strong organization and time management.
Preferences
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, HR Administration or related field.
Experience:
- Healthcare or hospital environment experience.
- Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG Time and Attendance.
Certification: CCP, SHRM or HRCI certification(s).
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Category III: Expected duties do not have potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Other potential hazard(s): Possible exposure to hostile individuals.
Work Requirements
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 09/2026
Position Title: Compensation and Benefits Analyst Position Code: CompBenAnalyst-8015
Department: Human Resources Oracle Title: CompBenAnalyst -8015
Reports to: Manager of Total Rewards Safety Sensitive: Yes No
Exempt Status: Yes No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
This hybrid role provides analytical and operational support across two core functions: acting as a technical assistant to the Lead Benefits Analyst for system integrations, reconciliations, and benefit operations, while serving as a junior compensation analyst supporting the Senior Compensation Analyst on market benchmarking, salary structures, and compensation program administration.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
Supports compensation analysis, salary surveys, benchmarking, and market trend reporting.
Supports salary reviews, reorganizations, incentive plans, and compensation projects.
Compiles workforce metrics and turnover reports for organizational reporting.
Tracks approved position changes, creates new positions in HRIS, and communicates updates to HRBPs, Recruiters, and HRIS.
Processes and audits pay, status, and bonus changes in HRIS.
Supports job analysis, job description development, FLSA reviews, and routine compensation inquiries.
Benefits
Assists with benefit administration activities, including payroll deduction reconciliations, enrollment files, billing audits, and discrepancy resolution.
Coordinates with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to resolve eligibility, enrollment, billing, and file feed issues.
Supports retirement administration, ACA compliance, 1095-C preparation, and audits.
Assists with Form 5500 preparation, annual reporting requirements, and open enrollment activities.
Core
Partners with internal teams and vendors to support HRIS implementations, system integrations, data feeds, and ongoing enhancements within Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG.
Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll to ensure accurate processing and communication of compensation and benefit changes.
Assists in maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four (4) years of qualifying experience in lieu of both degree and experience.
Experience: Two (2) years of analytical experience in HR, compensation, benefits, finance, or a related field.
Certification: N/A
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to compensation and benefits administration.
- Advanced Excel skills for analyzing and maintaining large datasets and reports.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical data presentation. Ability to manage competing priorities through strong organization and time management.
Preferences
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, HR Administration or related field.
Experience:
- Healthcare or hospital environment experience.
- Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG Time and Attendance.
Certification: CCP, SHRM or HRCI certification(s).
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Category III: Expected duties do not have potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Other potential hazard(s): Possible exposure to hostile individuals.
Work Requirements
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 09/2026
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Who's Hiring
- USI Insurance Services10
- Alliant Insurance Services6
- WTW5
- Whatnot4
- HUB International4
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Insurance
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience administering health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
- Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and ACA compliance requirements
- CEBS, CBP, or PHR certification preferred or required at mid-to-senior levels
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and benefits reconciliation
Tips for Your Benefits Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to plan types
Employers hiring benefits analysts call out specific plan types in job postings. Adjust your resume bullets to match whether the role is focused on health and welfare, defined contribution, or leave administration rather than listing every plan you have touched.
Highlight your HRIS and carrier portal experience
Benefits analyst postings consistently screen for hands-on experience with platforms like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP. Name the systems you have actually configured or administered, not just used, and note any carrier or TPA portals you reconcile against.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists benefits analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by benefits-specific keywords
General HR searches bury benefits analyst roles under broader titles. Search for terms like '401k administration,' 'open enrollment,' or 'leave analyst' alongside the title to surface openings where benefits is the core function, not a secondary duty.
Prepare a benefits audit or reconciliation example
Interviewers for benefits analyst roles routinely ask for a specific example of a discrepancy you caught or a process you improved. Have one clear story ready that covers what the issue was, how you identified it, and what you changed.
Ask about benefits technology roadmap in your interview
Asking what HRIS or enrollment platform the team is on, and whether any migration or upgrade is planned, signals analytical curiosity and practical awareness. It also helps you evaluate whether the role will stretch your technical skills or keep you on legacy systems.
Benefits Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most benefits analysts?
The companies hiring the most benefits analysts right now include USI Insurance Services, Alliant Insurance Services, and WTW, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare systems, large insurers, and financial services firms tend to post the highest volume of benefits analyst roles year-round.
How many benefits analyst jobs are remote?
About 81% of benefits analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible HR specializations to job search in. Roles focused on retirement plan administration and leave management tend to skew most remote, while open enrollment coordination roles more often require on-site presence during peak periods.
How do you become a benefits analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, then move into an HR coordinator or benefits administrator role to build hands-on plan administration experience. From there, focus on learning HRIS platforms and ERISA compliance fundamentals. Earning a benefits-specific certification such as the CEBS or CBP accelerates your path into analyst-level roles.
Can I get a benefits analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level benefits analyst roles exist and typically require one to two years in HR or benefits administration rather than a pure analyst background. Emphasize any open enrollment support, carrier reconciliation, or leave tracking you have done, even in a generalist role. Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with at least one HRIS platform are the skills that matter most at the entry level.
What does the benefits analyst interview process look like?
Most benefits analyst interviews include an initial HR screen, a technical interview focused on plan knowledge and compliance scenarios, and a final-round conversation with the total rewards or HR leadership team. Expect scenario-based questions about handling enrollment discrepancies, explaining plan options to employees, and managing vendor relationships. Some employers add a short Excel or data exercise to assess reconciliation skills.
Where can I find and apply to benefits analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to benefits analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and target plan type, then apply directly to each listing. No need to go to multiple sources, the openings are pulled together in one place for you to search and act on.
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