Versant Media · 16 hours ago
Benefits Analyst, Health and Welfare (Total Rewards)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expVersant Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, known for its iconic and trusted brands. The Benefits Analyst, Health & Welfare will play a key role in managing benefits operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the employee experience through effective communication and collaboration.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Help keep our medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness plans running smoothly
Support compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and other regulations
Assist with annual filings (5500 forms), audits, and compliance testing
Jump in wherever needed — we’re big fans of team players and utility hitters
Work closely with vendors, carriers, consultants, and internal teams
Keep an eye on service levels and help resolve issues when they pop up
Take part in RFPs and vendor evaluations
Speak up, ask questions, and share ideas — we value fresh perspectives
Dig into claims data and trends to uncover opportunities for improvement
Build dashboards and reports that tell a story
Help with budgeting and forecasting
Stay curious and always look for smarter, more efficient ways to work
Help create clear, engaging communications for employees (open enrollment, wellness campaigns, etc.)
Assist with more complex benefit questions when needed
Bring a people-first mindset and a willingness to learn the ins and outs of benefits
Support or lead benefit projects like plan updates or system implementations
Collaborate closely with Payroll, Legal, Finance, and HRIS teams
Stay flexible and adaptable as priorities shift
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field
4+ years of experience in health and welfare benefits (self-insured experience is a plus)
Solid understanding of benefits compliance and regulations
Comfortable working in Excel, HR systems (Workday, ADP), and with data
Eager to learn, ask questions, and take on new challenges
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, proactive, and not afraid to raise your hand
Organized, detail-oriented, and great at juggling multiple priorities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Other great perks
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
Recent News
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