Benefits Analyst

Job Title: Benefits Analyst 

Department: Corporate Human Resources 

Reporting To: Senior Director of Benefits 

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote 

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $70,000.00/Yr. to $75,000.00/Yr. 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

Audacy is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Benefits Analyst to lead the administration and optimization of our comprehensive health and welfare programs. This role is responsible for managing the annual open enrollment process, overseeing vendor relationships, supporting employee inquiries and communications, and providing technical oversight of the benefits administration platform.

What You'll Do:

• Work with the Senior Director of Benefits to manage the daily operations of employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA, COBRA, retirement plans, and worker’s compensation.
• Serve as the functional lead for the benefits administration software (Workday preferred). Manage system audits, troubleshoot file integration issues with carriers, and implement process improvements to enhance the user experience.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the annual Open Enrollment process, including system configuration oversight, vendor coordination, and communications and employee support. 
• Manage the end-to-end life event workflow from employee initiation and document upload to final approval and carrier notification.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee benefits inquiries, guiding employees to appropriate resources, and assisting with claims resolution when necessary.
• Lead the annual 401(k) audit process by serving as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (Payroll, Finance) and external auditors; ensure timely filing of Form 5500 and oversee the successful execution of non-discrimination testing (NDT).
• Lead the annual ACA reporting process, including the audit, generation, and distribution of Forms 1095-C and the electronic filing of Form 1094-C with the IRS.
• Coordinate wellness communications and engagement activities including newsletters and events.
• Oversee and process monthly billing, including reviewing invoices for accuracy and ensuring timely payment.
• Review and analyze benefit data and utilization to identify trends and provide actionable insight.
• Provide support with FMLA, ADA, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance and state benefit programs claims. 
• Assist Sr. Director of Benefits with other projects as needed and provide ongoing support to other HR team members.

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 3-5 years of progressive experience in HR/benefits administration.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM and Workday Benefits configuration highly preferred.
• Strong foundational understanding of 401(k) retirement and health benefit plan principles and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a rapidly growing, fast-changing, highly collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent follow-up/follow-through skills and self-directed in planning work.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize daily tasks to meet long-term targets/objectives.
• Ability to handle highly confidential/sensitive information.

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.