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Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.

Overview

The Sr Benefits Analyst is a subject matter expert in Health and Welfare, Retirement, and Absence Management plans. This role drives cross-functional projects from discovery through implementation. The ideal candidate blends benefits expertise, systems fluency, and project management discipline to deliver a frictionless employee experience and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

+ Strategic Leadership Support & Department Representation: Provides strategic leadership support by representing the department across key initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Leads high level assessments and requirements gathering to support informed decision making and guide cross functional collaboration.

+ Technical Operations & Process Optimization: Applies advanced technical expertise and independent judgment to diagnose and resolve complex issues across benefits systems and workflows. Performs root cause analysis on system or operational failures and implements corrective and preventive measures to strengthen stability, accuracy, and long term operational resilience.

+ Data Analytics & Insight Development: Prepares, analyzes, and interprets complex data to inform benefits operations, financial planning, and budgeting. Identifies performance trends, cost drivers, risk factors, and ROI to support strategic recommendations on plan design and ongoing optimization.

+ Financial Governance & Vendor Financial Management: Oversees financial governance for global benefits, including audits, reconciliations, vendor financial monitoring, and budget planning. Ensures accuracy, compliance, and fiscal integrity while aligning financial management with organizational strategies and cost optimization goals.

+ Workflow Optimization & Operational Efficiency Improvement: Leads the enhancement of benefits administration and end to end operational processes by identifying efficiency gaps, optimizing functional day to day processes, and driving automation opportunities. Partners with cross functional teams to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and ensure processes scale effectively with organizational needs.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

+ 3 years of experience in Benefit Administration in large employer.

+ 3 years of experience in Analytical, Compliance, Project Management Experience.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $59,220 to $93,060 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the Talent Acquisition & Onboarding position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

+ Act with uncompromising integrity.

+ Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

+ Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

+ Work in partnership and support each other.

+ Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

+ Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

+ We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.

+ We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.

+ We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.

+ We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.

+ We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.