The Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and a positive employee experience. This includes data analysis, reporting, supporting HRIS system implementations, and resolving benefit-related issues.  This role also supports leave of absence management and ADA accommodations.Administer and maintain all employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness programs.Manage day-to-day transactions and data within HRIS and benefits administration platforms, conducting regular audits for accuracy.Guide and support employees in understanding and utilizing benefit programs; act as a main point of contact for benefit-related inquiriesAdminister leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, STD/LTD), including eligibility, approval, and return-to-work processes.Oversee and track ADA accommodation requests, collaborating with leadership and legal to ensure policies and processes are compliant and employee needs are metLead and coordinate annual open enrollment, qualifying life events, and new hire benefit onboardingAnalyze benefit utilization and costs, preparing regular reports to inform plan design recommendations and strategic decisionsLiaise with vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators, resolving complex issues and billing discrepanciesAssist in the preparation and distribution of benefit communications and compliance documentationResponsible for all reporting and compliance with all benefits related matters, such as ACA, 5500 and discrimination testing, including 401(k).Ensure legal compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and state regulations.Development and execution of wellness initiatives and strategy.Performs other duties as required