Senior Benefits Analyst

<p>We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Benefits Analyst to own the day-to-day administration of our U.S. employee benefits programs, including health and welfare benefits, 401(k), and leaves of absence.<br><br>This role will serve as the primary point of contact for U.S. benefits operations, ensuring a seamless employee experience, accurate administration, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong U.S. benefits expertise, exposure to international benefits, and a passion for improving processes and delivering exceptional employee support.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>U.S. Benefits Administration:</strong> Independently manage daily operations of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and other employee benefits programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, and escalations.</li> <li><strong>401(k) Administration:</strong> Oversee retirement plan operations, including eligibility, contributions, vendor coordination, compliance testing, and annual audits.</li> <li><strong>Leave of Absence:</strong> Manage and coordinate U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, parental leave, disability, and state-specific leaves, partnering with third-party administrators and internal stakeholders.</li> <li><strong>Compliance & Audits:</strong> Support regulatory compliance, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, Form 5500, and benefits-related audits.</li> <li><strong>Vendor Management:</strong> Serve as the primary operational contact for benefits carriers, brokers, retirement providers, and leave administrators, driving timely issue resolution.</li> <li><strong>International Benefits:</strong> Support global benefits administration, renewals, employee communications, and projects in partnership with regional teams and the Global Benefits Manager.</li> <li><strong>Systems & Reporting:</strong> Maintain accurate benefits data, conduct regular audits, and partner with Payroll and People Operations to resolve discrepancies.</li> <li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance the employee benefits experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>4–6 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, with strong hands-on U.S. benefits expertise.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience independently administering health and welfare plans, 401(k), and leave of absence programs.</li> <li>Working knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable state leave laws.</li> <li>Prior experience or exposure to international benefits programs.</li> <li>Experience working with benefits brokers, carriers, retirement recordkeepers, and third-party administrators.</li> <li>Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms; Workday experience preferred.</li> <li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.<br><br>For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$76,125</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$169,300 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p> <p>Navan uses AI-assisted Automated Employment Decision Tool (Metaview) to assist with evaluating resumes against job qualifications for this role. All final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. </p> <p><strong>Human oversight:</strong> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Metaview does not automatically reject candidates or make final hiring decisions. Our recruiters and hiring managers review all outputs and make the final hiring decision regarding every application. </span></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Your rights: </strong>If you prefer to have your application reviewed without AI assistance, you may request a human evaluation by entering your email <a href="https://my.metaview.app/applications/opt-out?organization=15dd7e883f">here</a>. Your decision to do so will not affect how your candidacy is evaluated. </p> </li> </ul> <p>Please refer to our<a href="https://navan.com/candidate-privacy-notice"> Candidate Privacy Notice</a> for more information about our processing of personal data, and your rights.</p></div>