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About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for the analysis, administration, and continuous improvement of corporate health, welfare, retirement, and leave of absence/disability plans. The Senior Benefits Analyst serves as a key member of the Benefits team, supporting strategic initiatives and enhancing employee experience.

This position will support our Human Resources team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office location in Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with benefit brokers and vendor partners.

+ Support benefits programs and provide guidance to leaders and employees.

+ Takes an active role in the Annual Enrollment process and conducts employee presentations

+ Administer benefit changes due to qualifying life events.

+ Resolve escalated vendor claims issues and ensure timely resolution.

+ Provide employee support for Health Savings Account (HSA) administration and submit funding requests.

+ Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of benefit and retirement/savings program administration.

+ Cross-train and serve as back-up to other Benefits team members.

+ Consolidate and submit benefit invoices for payment.

Retirement Plans

+ Provide employee support for 401(k) Plan administration.

+ Administer day-to-day operations of the 401(k) plan, including benefit calculations/elections, distributions, data management/reporting, and plan funding.

+ Review and submit invoices for retirement/pension plan administrative expenses.

Leave Administration

+ Assist employees, HRBPs, and leaders with various types of leaves (short-term disability, PFL, PPL).

+ Coordinate with disability vendor to obtain leave information and monitor status.

+ Provide payroll hour utilization calculations during leaves.

+ Support employees and HRBPs throughout the accommodation process to ensure a smooth experience.

Plan Compliance

+ Assist in monitoring plan compliance and support audits and regulatory filings.

+ Report potential compliance issues to the Benefits Compliance Senior Analyst.

Education & Experience

+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience is requried.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration and compliance.

+ Demonstrated expertise in benefits compliance, systems management, and vendor oversight.

+ Experience administering benefit laws, regulations and programs including: HIPAA, FMLA, ADAA, COBRA and ACA is required.

+ Experience with federal/state leave laws, statutory and city sick pay regulations, and internal LOA reports is required.

+ Experience with administering retirement and HSA plans is required.

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

+ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Life, Accident and Disability

+ Retirement with Company Match

+ Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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