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APi Group · 1 day ago

Senior Benefits Analyst

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $121K/yr

3+ years exp

APi Group is a global leader in safety and specialty services, dedicated to Building Great Leaders®. The Senior Benefits Analyst will serve as a subject-matter expert for U.S. health & welfare benefits operations, leading complex initiatives in vendor management and M&A benefits integration while ensuring compliant and cost-effective program delivery.

Construction

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Cindy Johnson

Responsibilities

Maintain eligibility/deduction integrity across HRIS/BenAdmin platforms; monitor file feeds and exception queues and perform root‑cause analysis and prevention

Produce and reconcile recurring audits, reports, and dashboards (eligibility, billing, grievances, SLA metrics)

Contribute to the planning and execution of Annual Enrollment, ensuring accurate materials and smooth implementation

Support Annual Enrollment configuration, UAT, cutover checklists, and post‑go‑live validation in partnership with the Benefits Manager

Assist with plan management and presentations to senior executives, providing strategic insights and recommendations

Lead day‑to‑day vendor management for assigned H&W programs and point solutions; track SLAs/guarantees, corrective actions, and ensuring effective plan governance

Own contract and SOW repositories for assigned vendors; coordinate redlines with Legal and ensure alignment to business requirements and data/security standards

Oversee complex invoice reconciliation, credits/adjustments, and accruals; partner with Finance on variance analysis and forecasting inputs

Lead benefits diligence workstreams for acquisitions/divestitures (data requests, plan comparisons, cost modeling)

Build harmonization and transition plans (eligibility, payroll/feeds, communications, OE timing) and coordinate onboarding with acquired company contacts

Execute change communications in partnership with Communications and local leaders; track stabilization KPIs post‑close

Support ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA/ADA operations; assist with audits, filings, and MHPAEA/TiC/NSA operational requirements

Maintain SOPs, internal controls, and evidence repositories

Resolve escalated enrollment/coverage issues and complex claims scenarios with precision and care (life, disability, disaster relief, COBRA, leaves)

Coach and mentor Benefits Analysts on processes, controls, and service standards

Qualification

U.S. benefits experienceVendor managementContract/SOW managementExcel/BI skillsHRIS/BenAdmin skillsERISA knowledgeACA knowledgeCOBRA knowledgeHIPAA knowledgeProject management skillsCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field

3–5+ years of progressive U.S. benefits experience supporting large, multi‑state populations, including vendor management and financial/billing ownership

Demonstrated experience with contract/SOW management

Strong Excel/BI and HRIS/BenAdmin skills; evidence of building controls, KPIs, and process improvements

Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA/ADA; experience with filings, audits, and controls

Excellent communication, relationship building, and project management skills; thrives in a matrixed, fast‑moving environment