Remote Benefits Analyst Jobs
Remote benefits analyst jobs are open across insurance, healthcare, consulting, and technology sectors at remote-first companies and distributed HR teams, from early-career roles supporting benefits administration to senior positions managing complex multi-state programs. Employers hiring remotely right now include HUB International, Pacific Life, and Alliant Insurance Services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
Make a meaningful impact by shaping how employees experience their benefits every day. In this role, you will lead strategy and execution for key health and welfare programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned to business priorities. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and deliver high-value benefits at scale.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate market trends, benchmarking data, utilization, and plan performance to recommend program changes that improve value, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA/PPACA, Section 125, and COBRA.
- Develop employee benefit communications, enrollment materials, and plan change communications to improve understanding and participation.
- Manage vendor relationships, including service delivery, performance reviews, escalations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement plans.
- Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for assigned plans, including bid analysis, and contract evaluations in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and other internal/external teams.
- Support benefit integrations for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures or other organizational changes, including compliant transition planning and implementation.
- Monitor program costs, budget performance, risk factors, and vendor results to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Present annual program recommendations and execute approved plan changes with cross-functional partners including HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Finance.
- Research escalated benefit issues, policy questions, and plan administration matters and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 6+ years of additional work experience
- 8+ years of work experience including experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Previous HR or role-related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience
- 8+ years' experience supporting health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Experience in multiple HR disciplines or client groups
- Experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- CEBS certification or similar training
Candidates should ideally be based in the Eastern or Central Time Zone to align with team collaboration and business hours.
Posted Date: 06/25/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
Make a meaningful impact by shaping how employees experience their benefits every day. In this role, you will lead strategy and execution for key health and welfare programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned to business priorities. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and deliver high-value benefits at scale.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate market trends, benchmarking data, utilization, and plan performance to recommend program changes that improve value, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA/PPACA, Section 125, and COBRA.
- Develop employee benefit communications, enrollment materials, and plan change communications to improve understanding and participation.
- Manage vendor relationships, including service delivery, performance reviews, escalations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement plans.
- Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for assigned plans, including bid analysis, and contract evaluations in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and other internal/external teams.
- Support benefit integrations for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures or other organizational changes, including compliant transition planning and implementation.
- Monitor program costs, budget performance, risk factors, and vendor results to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Present annual program recommendations and execute approved plan changes with cross-functional partners including HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Finance.
- Research escalated benefit issues, policy questions, and plan administration matters and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 6+ years of additional work experience
- 8+ years of work experience including experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Previous HR or role-related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience
- 8+ years' experience supporting health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Experience in multiple HR disciplines or client groups
- Experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- CEBS certification or similar training
Candidates should ideally be based in the Eastern or Central Time Zone to align with team collaboration and business hours.
Posted Date: 06/25/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Who's Hiring
- HUB International15
- Pacific Life12
- Alliant Insurance Services9
- WTW5
- Deloitte5
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance57
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Investment & Asset Management10
- Accounting & Auditing7
- Technology & Software7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Benefits Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote benefits analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your HRIS fluency upfront
Remote benefits analyst employers shortlist candidates who name the specific platforms they've used, such as Workday, ADP, or UKG, and describe what they did in them. Put platform names in your resume summary, not buried in a skills list.
Prove you can resolve benefits issues independently
Remote teams have no hallway conversations. Hiring managers want evidence you've resolved enrollment errors, carrier discrepancies, or ACA reporting issues on your own. Document one or two concrete examples before your interview.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote employers use asynchronous screening, recorded video questions, or written case exercises before live interviews. Practice explaining a benefits decision clearly in writing and in short recorded responses so your communication reads as confidently as it sounds.
Signal compliance depth for distributed employers
Companies with employees across multiple states need benefits analysts who understand multi-state compliance, including COBRA administration, state continuation rules, and ACA reporting. Calling this out in your application materials directly addresses what remote employers worry about most.
Remote Benefits Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote benefits analyst job?
Target remote-first companies, HR tech firms, and benefits consulting practices, as these employers are most likely to hire benefits analysts for fully distributed roles. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with HRIS platforms like Workday or Benefitsolver. Candidates who can demonstrate independent case resolution and async collaboration stand out in the hiring process.
Which companies hire remote benefits analysts?
Companies hiring remote benefits analysts right now include HUB International, Pacific Life, and Alliant Insurance Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms, national insurance carriers, and HR consulting organizations are among the most consistent sources of remote benefits analyst openings across the U.S.
Can you get a remote benefits analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level benefits analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-office mentorship. Small HR consultancies and benefits administration firms are your best entry points. Show completed HR coursework, a CEBS or PHR certification in progress, or a benefits-focused internship to give hiring managers confidence in your readiness.
Do you need a degree for remote benefits analyst jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about hands-on benefits administration experience and technical fluency with HRIS systems than a specific degree. Candidates who can demonstrate real results, such as open enrollment coordination or ACA compliance work, alongside relevant certifications like the CEBS, often compete effectively without a four-year degree in HR or business.
Which industries hire the most remote benefits analysts?
Remote benefits analyst roles concentrate in Insurance, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to have large, geographically distributed workforces that require dedicated benefits analysts who can manage programs and support employees without being on-site.
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