Job Description
Job Description
Sr. Analyst, Benefits
Onsite or Hybrid, New Hampshire
SIG SAUER, Inc . is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit : sigsauer.com.
Position summary :
The Senior Analyst, Benefits will play a key role in managing and optimizing the company’s benefits programs, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a positive employee experience. Reporting to the Director, Compensation & Benefits, this role will analyze benefits data, support HRIS administration, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to enhance benefit offerings. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and technical skills, HRIS expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
FLSA : Exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Benefits Strategy
- Contributes to annual benefits review and planning.
- Provides input to benefits surveys and leads the analysis of the results.
- Leads annual auto-enrolment campaign end-to-end from rates validation to successful first payroll run.
- Leads regular review and analysis of plans financial performance, and provides recommendations as needed.
Ensure compliance
Manages compliance audits (non-discrimination testing, etc.) in full autonomy.Drives regulatory filings in partnership with benefits brokers and consultants.Partner with and manage internal and external stakeholders
Drives ongoing relations with benefits vendors to ensure compliance with SLAs and guarantee an optimal employee experiencePartners with HRIS team to maintain UKG benefit and auto-enrolment platform up to date.Partners with Payroll to ensure continued accuracy of employee benefits deductions and employer funding of benefitsPartners with employee-facing HR team to provide training, coaching and expert guidance on benefits mattersPromote operational excellence
Recommends and implements regular operational audits to improve and maintain a high quality of benefits data in UKGRecommends improvement to benefits processes to optimize quality of data, minimize re-work and optimize the employee experienceEducation, Experience, and Required Skills :
Bachelor’s degree in human resource, Business Administration, or a related field, or a combination of education and / or equivalent work experience.Expert knowledge and understanding of US benefits, including Retirement, Medical and ancillary healthcare benefits, risk benefits, voluntary benefits. Knowledge of International benefit programs are a plus.7 years of benefits management in a corporate environment, including exposure to multiple states requirements and self-insured plans.Employee benefits brokering and insurance experience is strongly preferred.Ability to interpret complex benefits data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.Proficiency in HR platforms such as UKG, Workday, or similar systems, with experience managing benefits-related data and processes.Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data visualization) and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and employees on benefits-related matters.Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.Working Conditions :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
