Senior Benefits and Wellbeing Analyst

Please email HR_Talent_AcquisitionTeam@bcbsri.org if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, empathy, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do—not just for our members, but for our employees as well.

• →Design, administer, and continuously improve health, retirement, voluntary, and wellbeing programs with a strong focus on clarity, accessibility, and ease of use
• →Champion employee understanding and adoption of benefits through thoughtful communication, data‑driven insights, and strategic partnerships
• →Act as a trusted advisor to HR colleagues and employees, bringing empathy, judgment, and strong problem‑solving skills to complex situations

• Own the ongoing configuration, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of benefits programs in Workday, ensuring accuracy and a seamless employee experience
• Partner on Workday releases, improvements, and digital enablement efforts that reduce friction, improve self‑service, and increase transparency
• Use technology, analytics, automation, and emerging AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency and employee support.

• Ensure wellbeing programs are clearly aligned to broader people and business strategy
• Increase awareness and perceived value of existing benefits—especially no‑cost or employer‑paid offerings—through targeted campaigns and insights from engagement or utilization data
• Collaborate with HR and key stakeholders to ensure wellbeing initiatives are relevant, measurable, and responsive to workforce needs

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure programs are administered efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with organizational goals
• Provide mentorship and subject‑matter guidance to HR colleagues, supporting consistent, high‑quality benefits administration
• Use benchmarking, trend analysis, and workforce insights to inform future benefits and wellbeing strategy

• 5-7 years of experience in employee benefits administration and analysis
• Strong knowledge of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements
• Hands‑on experience administering benefits in Workday (strongly preferred)
• Digital fluency and comfort leveraging HR technology, data, automation, and emerging AI capabilities
• A balance of analytical rigor and employee empathy—you can handle complexity without losing sight of the human experience
• Ability to translate strategy into action and communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience); professional certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP, CBP) a plus

Location:
BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

• In-office: onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
• Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
   

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