Benefits Specialist

The Benefits Senior Analyst role supports the U.S. and Canadian benefits team in the design, development, and implementation of the employee benefits programs. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, health and welfare, wellness, employee time off programs, and retirement plans. The role will also provide excellent customer service to employees and team members.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and administration of all U.S. benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, COBRA, leave of absence, and wellness programs.
• Serve as a liaison to insurance carriers regarding claim problems, issues, and concerns.
• Support implementation of benefit functionality in the People systems, test system functionality to ensure accuracy and prepare ongoing systems reports on benefit programs
• Support and maintain overall benefits content on NXP’s Corporate Intranet, People SharePoint site, People website including plan documents, benefit summaries, and benefit policies
• Assist in compliance efforts with the program managers – audits and reconciliations
• Participate in market data surveys in order to determine company’s competitive position in employee benefits.
• Work effectively with our HRIS technology Workday to maintain employee benefits and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately
• Reconcile benefits billing statements, monitor vendor payments, conduct monthly audits to identify, and correct discrepancies
• Produce reports and analyses, as needed both on an ongoing and ad hoc basis
• Assist with open enrollment, including working with the vendor on setting up benefits enrollment system, data accuracy of benefit information, event planning, program renewals, communications, etc.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of Benefits Administration experience required.
• 5 to 8+ years of experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), vendor contracting, and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience managing large data sets and utilizing functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and other data analysis tools with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using AI-powered productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency, automate routine tasks, analyze data, and enhance communication and decision-making.
• Familiarity with at least one Human Resources Information System (HRIS), with Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll systems, preferably ADP, including administration of pre-tax and post-tax deductions and a fundamental understanding of income tax implications related to employee benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees, managers, and external vendors at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and solve complex issues in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver PowerPoint presentations.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  

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NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.