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Benefits Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the fastest way to start.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
The Retirement Benefits Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for the organization's Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution retirement programs. The Retirement Benefits Analyst provides comprehensive escalation support to stakeholders, including colleagues, managers, and HR business partners while maintaining critical administrative functions across all retirement benefit plans. The Retirement Benefits Analyst is charged with using analytical problem-solving skills and subject matter expertise to execute and support assigned retirement benefits programs and to provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders.
Job Duties
- Serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for escalated colleague retirement benefits program inquiries; provides exceptional customer service to colleagues and other stakeholders; resolves retirement benefits-related issues through investigation and coordination with internal and external partners; guides colleagues through retirement benefits enrollment processes, and plan changes; responds to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings in a timely and professional manner; ensures complete resolution of retirement benefits inquiries; participates in colleague and new hire benefits presentations; escalates complex benefits inquiries as necessary.
- Ensures the timely and accurate processing of retirement benefits transactions in accordance with best practices and applicable legal requirements; maintains accurate retirement benefits records and ensures data integrity across systems; coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing and reconciliation of retirement benefits transactions; supports enrollment activities including communications, system updates, and employee meetings; reconciles and processes retirement benefits-related invoices.
- Supports the implementation of new retirement benefits programs through administrative setup and employee communications; maintains ongoing retirement benefits operations through proactive monitoring and issue resolution; collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery and colleague experience.
- Analyzes data sources to provide evidence-based recommendations about process improvement within the retirement domain; and researches and analyzes retirement benefits-related issues to identify root causes and develops resolution recommendations.
- Leverages organizational knowledge and insights to enhance retirement benefits program effectiveness; contributes to knowledge sharing initiatives within the Retirement Team; and documents processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and consistency.
- Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for process improvements and program enhancements; proactively adopts and leverages technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 2 years in Benefits Administration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with formulas and pivot tables
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
- Experience working with an Enterprise Human Capital Management System
- Skilled in process management
- Ability to listen actively, communicate clearly and empathetically, take responsibility, adapt, and exercise self-control under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years in Human Resources Operations
- Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare and Social Security, and DOL requirements.
- Experience working with outsourced benefits administration vendors
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources - HR Certification Institute or
- CP - Certified Professional - Society for Human Resource Management or
- CCP - Certified Compensation Professional - WorldatWork or
- CEBS - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103, Allentown, United States (Map)
Retirement Benefits Analyst
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
The Retirement Benefits Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for the organization's Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution retirement programs. The Retirement Benefits Analyst provides comprehensive escalation support to stakeholders, including colleagues, managers, and HR business partners while maintaining critical administrative functions across all retirement benefit plans. The Retirement Benefits Analyst is charged with using analytical problem-solving skills and subject matter expertise to execute and support assigned retirement benefits programs and to provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders.
Job Duties
- Serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for escalated colleague retirement benefits program inquiries; provides exceptional customer service to colleagues and other stakeholders; resolves retirement benefits-related issues through investigation and coordination with internal and external partners; guides colleagues through retirement benefits enrollment processes, and plan changes; responds to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings in a timely and professional manner; ensures complete resolution of retirement benefits inquiries; participates in colleague and new hire benefits presentations; escalates complex benefits inquiries as necessary.
- Ensures the timely and accurate processing of retirement benefits transactions in accordance with best practices and applicable legal requirements; maintains accurate retirement benefits records and ensures data integrity across systems; coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing and reconciliation of retirement benefits transactions; supports enrollment activities including communications, system updates, and employee meetings; reconciles and processes retirement benefits-related invoices.
- Supports the implementation of new retirement benefits programs through administrative setup and employee communications; maintains ongoing retirement benefits operations through proactive monitoring and issue resolution; collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery and colleague experience.
- Analyzes data sources to provide evidence-based recommendations about process improvement within the retirement domain; and researches and analyzes retirement benefits-related issues to identify root causes and develops resolution recommendations.
- Leverages organizational knowledge and insights to enhance retirement benefits program effectiveness; contributes to knowledge sharing initiatives within the Retirement Team; and documents processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and consistency.
- Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for process improvements and program enhancements; proactively adopts and leverages technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 2 years in Benefits Administration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with formulas and pivot tables
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
- Experience working with an Enterprise Human Capital Management System
- Skilled in process management
- Ability to listen actively, communicate clearly and empathetically, take responsibility, adapt, and exercise self-control under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years in Human Resources Operations
- Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare and Social Security, and DOL requirements.
- Experience working with outsourced benefits administration vendors
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources - HR Certification Institute or
- CP - Certified Professional - Society for Human Resource Management or
- CCP - Certified Compensation Professional - WorldatWork or
- CEBS - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103, Allentown, United States (Map)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Benefits Analyst
Document your degree field carefully
PERM requires your degree to match the job's educational requirement. A business administration or HR degree maps cleanly to Benefits Analyst roles; a general studies degree may need supporting coursework documentation to satisfy DOL's equivalency standard.
Target employers with self-insured benefit plans
Large employers managing their own health, dental, and retirement programs file PERM for Benefits Analysts far more often than companies that outsource to brokers. Focus your search on companies with 500-plus employees and in-house HR departments.
Search sponsored roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Benefits Analyst jobs by green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have completed PERM filings for this role rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship mid-process.
Confirm the wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL's PERM prevailing wage determination must reflect your actual job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Benefits Analyst wage level in your metro area before negotiating, so your offered salary won't fall below the certified prevailing wage and delay your filing.
Ask employers about EB-2 versus EB-3 designation
Some employers draft PERM job descriptions requiring only a bachelor's degree, landing the role in EB-3. If you hold a master's degree in HR, benefits administration, or a related field, ask the employer whether the role qualifies for EB-2 designation, which can shorten wait times for certain countries.
Start PERM early in your H-1B tenure
PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take three to five years. Employers who begin PERM before your fourth H-1B visa year protect your ability to extend beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules.
Green Card Benefits Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Benefits Analyst positions are sponsored under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in a relevant field such as human resources or business administration. EB-2 is available if the employer documents a business necessity for an advanced degree and your credentials meet that standard. Your O*NET occupation profile supports both pathways.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Benefits Analyst?
H-1B is a temporary status with a six-year cap and annual lottery uncertainty. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. EB-3 has no annual numerical limit on petitions filed, though visa availability depends on your country of birth. The PERM process takes longer upfront but delivers a permanent result your H-1B cannot.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer recruits for the Benefits Analyst position using DOL-mandated advertising, documents that no qualified U.S. worker was available, and files an ETA Form 9089 with OFLC. The job duties and minimum requirements in that filing must match your actual role. DOL audits are common for HR and business roles, so precise job description drafting matters significantly.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Benefits Analyst for a green card?
Employers with large in-house HR teams, self-funded benefit plans, and active immigration programs sponsor Benefits Analysts most frequently. Industries including healthcare systems, financial services, and technology companies tend to have established PERM pipelines. Use Migrate Mate to search roles filtered by green card sponsorship history so you're applying to employers who have completed this process before.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and a visa number is not yet available, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. A new employer would need to file a new I-140, but your original priority date transfers, protecting the time already invested in your green card process.