Benefits Analyst - Suna Solutions : Job Details

Job Title: Benefits Analyst

Pay rate: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some overtime required)

Work Arrangement: First 3 months in-office; hybrid (2 days in-office) after training

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and compliance of employee benefit programs, leave management, and workers' compensation. This is a key position that blends day-to-day administration with process improvement, vendor relations, and data analysis.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a sharp eye for detail, and enjoys both independent and collaborative work, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Manage group benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)
• Oversee new hire onboarding, life event changes, and annual open enrollment
• Serve as point of contact with vendors and brokers for claims, coverage, and eligibility issues
• Prepare employee benefit guides and communication materials
• Audit benefit invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and IRS guidelines

HRIS & Reporting

• Maintain and audit benefit and leave data in HRIS (Dayforce preferred)
• Create reports for audits, compliance filings (EEO-1, 5500, NDT), and internal use
• Assist with system enhancements and vendor integrations
• Support data-driven decision-making by identifying trends and optimization opportunities

Compliance & Special Projects

• Support annual filings and internal audits (5500s, SOX, ACA)
• Assist with benefit plan design changes and integration efforts post-acquisition
• Stay informed on legal and regulatory changes related to benefits and leave policies

Leave Management & Workers' Compensation

• Administer all leave cases (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, pregnancy, etc.)
• Coordinate return-to-work processes and reasonable accommodations
• Manage workers' compensation claims and communication with carriers and legal counsel
• Analyze leave trends and suggest process improvements

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on benefits, leave management, and compliance
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, CFRA)
• Experience with 5500 filings and other compliance documentation

Skills & Tools

• Strong proficiency in HRIS systems (Dayforce highly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data visualization)
• Ability to manage confidential data with integrity
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) ###-####, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.