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The Benefits Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Bob’s Discount Furniture’s employee benefits and retirement programs. This highly visible, fast-paced role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to provide outstanding customer service while managing multiple priorities.
As a key member of the Benefits team, the Benefits Analyst partners with internal stakeholders, employees, and external vendors to ensure the accurate and timely administration of benefit programs and communications. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries received through email, voicemail, Workday Help Cases, and other communication channels.
In addition to employee support, the Benefits Analyst is responsible for processing benefit billing and self-bills, assisting with compliance activities, supporting annual Open Enrollment, conducting employee benefit meetings, and ensuring the overall accuracy and integrity of benefit data and processes.
What You’ll Bring to Bob’s
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences each team member brings. We believe that the sum of the whole is better than the sum of the one. Success in this role requires a combination of technical expertise, analytical thinking, exceptional customer service, problem-solving abilities, behavioral and leadership skills, highly organized, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee or Human Resource’s benefit inquiries via email, voicemail, and Workday Help Cases, providing timely, accurate, and professional customer service.
- Administer Bob's employee benefit and retirement programs, ensuring accurate enrollment and eligibility processing.
- Process and reconcile monthly benefit billing, including self-billed plans, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Partner with benefit vendors to resolve eligibility, enrollment, billing, file feed, and claims-related issues while ensuring a positive employee experience.
- Maintain accurate benefit records and employee data within Workday and other benefit administration systems.
- Support compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
- Assist with Annual Open Enrollment planning, testing, communications, employee education, and system validation.
- Conduct new hire and employee benefit meetings, presentations, and educational sessions.
- Create and distribute employee benefit communications, guides, and educational materials.
- Research and resolve complex benefit issues while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Analyze benefit data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and enhance employee experience.
- Collaborate with Human Resources Business Partners, Payroll, vendors, and other internal business partners to ensure seamless benefit administration and member experience.
- Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and company information.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Able to organize and prioritize your daily responsibilities in an efficient manner while still staying on track to complete all activities within their respective deadlines.
Key Skills for Success
To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate strengths in the following skill areas:
- Benefits administration and compliance
- Customer service and employee support
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Process improvement and critical thinking
- Vendor and stakeholder coordination
- Data accuracy and reporting
- Project, organization, and time management
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Who We Are
At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
How We Will Support Your Success
We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off: vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
- Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
- Employee Discount from Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
- And so much more!
Our Culture & Core Values
At Bob’s, we foster a positive, inclusive, skills-focused work environment. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. We are more than a workplace; we are a team that supports and celebrates one another.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- 4–5 years of benefits administration experience
- Strong knowledge of employee benefit programs and administration
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits laws (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA)
- Experience with Workday or other HCMS platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
- High attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think creatively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
Why Join Bob's?
At Bob's, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional service. If you're passionate about helping employees, enjoy solving complex problems, thrive in a fast-paced, high volume environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or a part of the Bob’s team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.
We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.
Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:
$36.00+
It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.
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Match your degree to HR specializations
USCIS requires a directly related degree for H-1B specialty occupation status. A degree in human resources, actuarial science, business administration, or finance maps cleanly to Benefits Analyst roles. A general business degree alone can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target self-insured employers first
Large corporations that self-administer health and retirement benefits maintain in-house Benefits Analyst teams year-round, not just during open enrollment. These employers file LCAs more consistently than benefits consulting firms, which tend to hire seasonally or on project cycles.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Benefits Analyst roles, filtered by city and industry. This saves weeks of manually cross-referencing OFLC disclosure data against job postings that may not mention sponsorship at all.
Get your CEBS coursework documented early
Employers sponsoring Benefits Analysts increasingly expect progress toward the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist credential. Having documented coursework or an enrollment letter strengthens your specialty occupation argument and signals long-term commitment to U.S. employers evaluating sponsorship costs.
Confirm the LCA wage level before negotiating
Your employer must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage on the LCA filed with DOL. Run your location and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the Level I through IV range the employer is legally bound by.
Flag ERISA compliance experience on your resume
Benefits Analysts who can demonstrate ERISA plan administration experience are harder to replace with domestic candidates, which strengthens the employer's PERM labor certification case if you pursue a green card. Document specific plan types you've administered, not just general HR duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Benefits Analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, finance, or actuarial science. USCIS scrutinizes this title more than engineering roles, so the job description must clearly tie the degree requirement to specific analytical duties like plan valuation, compliance testing, or cost modeling, not just administrative coordination.
Which industries sponsor the most Benefits Analyst visa candidates?
Insurance carriers, large self-insured corporations, healthcare systems, and financial services firms are the most consistent sponsors for Benefits Analyst roles. These employers run year-round benefits operations requiring deep ERISA and actuarial knowledge rather than seasonal hiring. Find employers with verified LCA filing history for this title on Migrate Mate, where sponsorship is confirmed before you apply.
Can a three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. support an H-1B petition for this role?
A three-year degree can qualify if a credential evaluation confirms it's equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field. USCIS accepts equivalency evaluations from recognized organizations. The field of study matters as much as the credential level. An evaluated three-year degree in actuarial science or human resources typically passes; a general arts degree in a loosely related field often does not.
What prevailing wage level applies to Benefits Analyst positions?
Most entry-level Benefits Analyst roles fall at DOL wage Level I or II depending on complexity and supervision. Senior roles overseeing retirement plan design or compliance programs often reach Level III. Your employer must certify the LCA wage at or above the applicable level for your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the range for your city before the offer stage so there are no surprises during filing.
Does a Benefits Analyst role support a green card through PERM?
Yes, and the ERISA-specific knowledge required for this role often makes the PERM recruitment test easier to pass. If the employer documents a genuine requirement for ERISA plan administration experience or actuarial analysis skills, it narrows the qualified U.S. worker pool. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree; EB-3 skilled worker applies at the bachelor's degree level. Priority date backlogs apply based on your country of birth.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Benefits Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.