Senior Analyst Benefits Analytics

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time – Hybrid - in office Monday-Thursday

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s

Sponsorship: No   

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Senior Analyst Benefits Analytics to join our team in Franklin, TN.

The Senior Benefits Analyst serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert responsible for the analysis and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs across a large, complex, multi-state/province organization. This role supports a diverse employee population that may include salaried, hourly, field-based, manufacturing, distribution, technical, and executive employees throughout the United States and Canada.

The position combines deep benefits expertise with strategic analytics to ensure benefit programs remain competitive, financially sustainable, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Senior Benefits Analyst evaluates market trends, utilization patterns, regulatory developments, and workforce demographics to develop recommendations that enhance employee well-being, improve operational effectiveness, and support the organization's Total Rewards strategy.

A critical aspect of this role is serving as a fiduciary steward of employee benefit programs. The incumbent is entrusted with protecting the interests of plan participants, promoting employee wellness and financial security, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity of benefit plan operations and decision-making processes.

The Senior Benefits Analyst works closely with HR leadership, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Procurement, external consultants, brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to deliver a high-quality benefits experience while effectively managing risk and cost.

• Act as a steward of employee benefit programs by ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of plan participants and beneficiaries.

• Support initiatives that promote employee health, well-being, financial security, and access to quality benefits.

• Ensure benefit programs are administered fairly, consistently, and in accordance with plan provisions and governing regulations.

• Evaluate participant feedback and utilization data to identify opportunities for improving employee outcomes and engagement.

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, Medicare, Section 125, and other benefit-related requirements.

• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and government reporting activities.

• Coordinate and maintain required plan documentation, notices, filings, and disclosures.

• Assist in the preparation and management of Form 5500 filings, Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs), and other regulatory materials.

• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contractual obligations and service-level agreements.

• Support benefit procurement activities, vendor selection processes, and request-for-proposal (RFP) initiatives.

• Maintain benefit vendor agreements, contracts, statements of work, and procurement documentation.

• Support benefit leadership in the partnership with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to evaluate vendor performance, manage renewals, and ensure contractual compliance.

• Participate in vendor governance meetings and recommend service improvements where appropriate.

• Ensure benefit program records, contracts, and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience administering employee benefit programs within a large, complex organization or similar experience in a professional consulting capacity.   

• Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Experience working with multiple employee populations across various geographic locations.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience managing vendors, consultants, and third-party administrators.

• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and reporting tools.

• CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or related certification.

• Experience in Benefits consulting

• Experience supporting non-union employee groups.

• Experience with benefits procurement, vendor negotiations, and contract administration.

• Advanced reporting, analytics, and dashboard development skills.

• Uses quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and support decision-making.

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  Demonstrates sound judgment and stewardship in managing programs affecting employee health, wellness, and financial security.

• Builds trusted relationships and provides expert guidance to leaders, HR partners, and employees.

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of applicable benefit laws and regulations to minimize organizational risk.

• Effectively manages relationships with carriers, consultants, administrators, and internal business partners.

• Successfully coordinates multiple priorities, implementations, renewals, and annual enrollment activities.

• Identifies efficiencies and implements solutions that improve service delivery, compliance, and employee experience.

• Translates complex benefit concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.

• Maintains a strong commitment to supporting employee well-being, engagement, and positive benefit outcomes.

The Senior Benefits Analyst plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience by ensuring benefit programs are competitive, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with the organization's commitment to employee wellness. Through strategic analysis, fiduciary stewardship, strong governance, and consultative partnership, this role helps protect the organization's investment in its people while supporting the health, financial security, and overall well-being of employees and their families.

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.