Entry Level Benefits Analyst Jobs
New grad benefits analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or coursework in HR or compensation can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like HUB International, USI Insurance Services, and Marsh McLennan Agency hiring at this level now.
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The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) supports the administration of employee benefits and HR programs while providing high-quality customer service to employees. This role manages benefit-related processes, leave administration, and personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position plays a key role in supporting employees and maintaining efficient HR operations.
Duties
1. Employee Benefits
- Understanding, communication and implementation of the university benefit programs. These programs include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and any/all insurance options administered by the university through ERS.
- Assists in the administration of the university’s retirement programs, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
- Assist in the administration of the university 403(b) plan.
2. Employee Processing and Support
- Conducts new employee on-boarding including verifying new employees’ authorization to work, explaining and completing employment and benefits paperwork, and answering any questions regarding employment at the University.
- Conducts exit/clearance activities (separation of employment) for employees who separate employment from the University, including retirement.
3. Human Resources Systems
- Processes payroll, insurance, personnel action forms within stated deadlines as required by the University’s business processes.
- Performs assigned tasks using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word and administrative systems such as Banner other proprietary software systems.
4. Human Resources Automation
- Oversees HR automation processes such as the leave management process, on-line timekeeping, electronic personnel action forms and other automated processes.
- Creates, updates, or changes electronic personnel action forms.
- Maintains working knowledge of HR related processes that could benefit from HR automation opportunities and effectively communicate those opportunities to management and/or implement automation instances.
5. Customer Service
- Counsels and responds to questions, in person, email and by phone, from employees regarding insurance, retirement, service time, general benefits and human resource programs.
- Receives and responds to employment verifications from outside sources such as state agencies, private employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources or any business field plus one year experience in any area of human resources or payroll. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is acceptable.
Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) supports the administration of employee benefits and HR programs while providing high-quality customer service to employees. This role manages benefit-related processes, leave administration, and personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position plays a key role in supporting employees and maintaining efficient HR operations.
Duties
1. Employee Benefits
- Understanding, communication and implementation of the university benefit programs. These programs include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and any/all insurance options administered by the university through ERS.
- Assists in the administration of the university’s retirement programs, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
- Assist in the administration of the university 403(b) plan.
2. Employee Processing and Support
- Conducts new employee on-boarding including verifying new employees’ authorization to work, explaining and completing employment and benefits paperwork, and answering any questions regarding employment at the University.
- Conducts exit/clearance activities (separation of employment) for employees who separate employment from the University, including retirement.
3. Human Resources Systems
- Processes payroll, insurance, personnel action forms within stated deadlines as required by the University’s business processes.
- Performs assigned tasks using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word and administrative systems such as Banner other proprietary software systems.
4. Human Resources Automation
- Oversees HR automation processes such as the leave management process, on-line timekeeping, electronic personnel action forms and other automated processes.
- Creates, updates, or changes electronic personnel action forms.
- Maintains working knowledge of HR related processes that could benefit from HR automation opportunities and effectively communicate those opportunities to management and/or implement automation instances.
5. Customer Service
- Counsels and responds to questions, in person, email and by phone, from employees regarding insurance, retirement, service time, general benefits and human resource programs.
- Receives and responds to employment verifications from outside sources such as state agencies, private employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources or any business field plus one year experience in any area of human resources or payroll. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is acceptable.
Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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- HUB International18
- USI Insurance Services12
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- ADP6
- Jackson Health System6
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- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Technology & Software14
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Entry Level Benefits Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level benefits analyst job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates with coursework in human resources, business administration, or finance, along with any hands-on exposure through internships or HR assistant roles. Familiarity with benefits administration software, attention to detail in data work, and a basic understanding of health insurance or retirement plan structures give candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level benefits analysts?
Companies hiring entry level benefits analysts right now include HUB International, USI Insurance Services, and Marsh McLennan Agency, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large corporations with dedicated HR departments, insurance carriers, and benefits consulting firms that regularly bring on junior analysts to support their teams.
Are there remote entry level benefits analyst jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still include some on-site or hybrid component. About 26% of entry level benefits analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have adopted flexible arrangements for administrative and analytical HR work at the junior level.
Are these new grad benefits analyst jobs?
Yes, many postings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically notes that it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts relevant internships or academic projects, or explicitly invites recent graduates to apply. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "training provided" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level benefits analysts?
Entry Level benefits analyst roles concentrate in Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they employ large workforces with complex benefits programs, creating consistent demand for junior analysts who can support enrollment, compliance, and data reporting tasks.