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Maxar has an exciting opportunity for a Benefits Analyst to join our team in Westminster, CO. The Benefits Analyst will report to the Manager, Benefits, and will conduct analysis, evaluate benefits programs, and partner with the Manager, Benefits to ensure our employees receive competitive and compliant benefits packages. This role requires a strong understanding of benefits administration, data analysis, and excellent communication skills. 

Responsibilities: 

Supports the strategic development, design, implementation, communication, maintenance and compliance of US and global employee benefits programs.  
Responsible for day-to-day management of benefit programs including, but not limited to, health, wellness and disability benefits, 401(k), FSA, and HSA to ensure continuous improvement, accuracy, and timeliness in administration and systems.  
Manage the administration of leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other state and company-specific leave policies. Collaborate with third-party administrators, HRBPs and payroll to ensure accurate leave tracking and record-keeping. 
Provide outstanding customer service to employees for their benefits needs, including managing the ticket queue, answering employee questions and partnering with benefits brokers, carriers and third-party administrators to resolve claims and other issues. 
Summarize and analyze various benefits data including reporting and analytics to evaluate plans, vendors, and policy changes, track budget vs actual expenditures, and provide actionable insights.  
Partner with the Benefits Manager on the annual Open Enrollment process including drafting communications, updating the benefits portal, testing the enrollment system, answering employee questions, and ensuring accurate processing of elections. 
Partner with the Manager, Benefits to analyze the effectiveness of benefits policies, guidelines, and procedures and recommend and implement changes. 
Monitor federal, state, and local compensation and benefits laws and regulations in order to ensure company compliance and accurate filing of 5500s, SARs, ACA and other required filings. 
Support benefits-related projects, such as plan design changes, vendor selection, and implementation of new programs, as well as communications to employees and system updates.
Develop, implement and manage wellness programs.

Requirements: 

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 
At least 5 years of proven experience in health, welfare and retirement benefits plan design and administration 
Demonstrated, comprehensive knowledge of benefits programs and administration practices.  
Experience researching, modeling, and implementing new benefits vendors and programs. 
Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems; experience in Workday strongly preferred. 
Well-versed in benefit administration systems (preferably Workday)
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely. 
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; demonstrated proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and audits of large data sets.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation
Experience in global benefits administration

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $74,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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