Senior Benefits Analyst – Compliance Partner

DigiKey

. Develop and maintain standard reports for benefit, wellness, and leave of absence programs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing health, welfare, and retirement plan compliance, including ERISA, COBRA, and ACA regulations. Proficient in Workday configuration and reporting, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support benefit programs and vendor implementations.

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Workday ConfigurationERISA ComplianceData AnalysisVendor ManagementMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisCompliance ManagementReport DevelopmentVendor IntegrationNondiscrimination TestingBenefits ConfigurationRegulatory ReportingCensus Data InterpretationOpen Enrollment SupportProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

ERISACOBRAHIPAAAffordable Care ActIRS RegulationsDOL RegulationsHealth and Welfare PlansRetirement PlansCompliance AuditsVendor Implementations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain standard reports for benefit, wellness, and leave of absence programs
Participate in new vendor implementations
Assist the Workday HRIS team with configuration, documentation, maintenance, and vendor integrations
Interpret census data and evaluate its accuracy
Support annual renewals and vendor implementations by monitoring compliance, identifying bid differences, and maintaining internal client databases
Liaise with benefit vendors and carriers regarding eligibility, participation, coverage, data transfers, and compliance
Maintain client access to external online portals
Confer with internal clients, consultants, attorneys, third-party administrators, benefit record keepers, and carriers to exchange necessary data
Manage health, welfare, and retirement plan compliance, including reporting, filings, audits, Form 5500, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements
Manage Affordable Care Act compliance, reporting, and data review/sign-off
Participate in annual audits and complete nondiscrimination testing for group health and 401(k) plans
Respond to regulatory filing information requests
Support Open Enrollment, including benefits configuration, testing, plan document review, and employee enrollment
Evaluate practices, improve efficiency, innovate, and use data to build business cases
Execute business plans, contribute to functional strategy, and develop and execute accurate, consistent business processes
Perform other assigned duties and reallocate efforts as business needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills
Advanced skills and experience using Excel
Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
Organized and detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Knowledge of ERISA, IRS and DOL regulations
Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives
Experience with Workday configuration and/or testing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future