ESAB Corporation · 12 hours ago
Benefits Analyst
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yrESAB Corporation is a global leader in fabrication technology and specialty gas control equipment. They are seeking a highly motivated early-career professional to join their U.S. Benefits team as a Benefits Analyst, where the individual will support Open Enrollment activities, employee inquiries, compliance obligations, and benefits administration.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Benefits Administration & Vendor Support
Assist with day-to-day vendor coordination across medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, LOA, and other programs
Maintain benefit records and help ensure accuracy between HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems
Support maintenance of the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) benefits portal
Participate in vendor meetings, taking notes, tracking action items, and supporting project follow-through
Open Enrollment & Employee Support
Support Open Enrollment operations, including testing, data validation, and communication preparation
Assist in hosting onsite and virtual OE meetings (with development toward future facilitation)
Provide timely and professional support to employees and retirees, helping resolve benefit questions and issues
Collaborate with HR Business Partners to identify trending questions and create employee education resources
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities
Assist with compliance activities including ACA reporting, CMS notifications, RxDC submissions, and ERISA-related requirements
Help monitor evolving federal and state regulations (IRS, DOL, ERISA, SECURE 2.0, state leave laws)
Support nondiscrimination testing (Section 125, 401(k)) and other routine compliance checks
Participate in internal and external audit activities, including SOX support and 401(k)/pension audits
Help maintain ADA accommodation documentation and coordinate with HR and Legal as needed
Data, Reporting & Accuracy Reviews
Reconcile monthly benefits budget data and accrual reports
Review benefit deduction files, payroll extracts, vendor error reports, and enrollment data for accuracy
Conduct routine audits on enrollment, 401(k) contributions, HSA funding, and payroll deductions
Support ad hoc reporting needs with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
Training, Communication & Process Improvement
Help create and distribute employee benefit communications (guides, newsletters, FAQs, notices)
Assist in training HR or employees on new tools, processes, or benefit updates
Support claims administration tasks such as COBRA subsidies, life insurance notifications, and FMLA coordination
Help identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to solution development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Public Health, Psychology, Communications, Marketing or related field
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism
Comfort with spreadsheets (Excel) and willingness to develop stronger data skills
Curiosity and interest in learning benefits, compliance, and HR operations
Preferred
Internship, co-op, campus job, or project experience in HR, HRIS, benefits, finance, or customer service
Exposure to Workday or other HRIS systems
Interest or coursework in regulatory topics (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, SECURE 2.0)
Experience supporting groups in a fast-paced or decentralized environment
Benefits
Hands-on experience with real-world benefits administration across a diverse U.S. workforce.
Exposure to complex compliance requirements and self-funded plan operations.
Opportunity to participate in new program implementations, vendor renewals, and special projects.
A meaningful role helping employees understand and use their benefits during some of life’s most important moments.
Company
ESAB Corporation
At ESAB Corporation, we believe the progress we make today, makes the world we imagine possible.
Founded in 1904
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-03-25Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2022-04-05IPO
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