Sr. Benefits & HRIS Analyst

Who We Are:

Xponential Fitness is the curator of leading brands across every vertical in the boutique fitness industry. Xponential Fitness' portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand; CycleBar, the nation's largest indoor cycling brand; StretchLab, a concept offering one-on-one and group stretching services; YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand; Pure Barre, a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; Rumble, a boxing-inspired full-body workout; and BFT, a functional training and strength-based fitness program; and Lindora, a medically supervised weight loss clinic.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Benefits & HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team in Irvine, CA. This hybrid role will equally focus on two key areas: managing and optimizing our HRIS System to enhance HR operations, and overseeing all aspects of benefits administration, including annual enrollment, vendor management, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, this role will serve as the primary point of contact for team members’ benefit-related questions and leave of absence (LOA) management, ensuring timely and accurate support. The ideal candidate will act as a technical expert for HR systems while delivering exceptional service in benefits administration and employee support. This role will be a hybrid with four days a week required in the office.

General HRIS Responsibilities:

• Perform system maintenance and application upgrades, including keeping up with Paycom’s periodic updates, assisting in the review, testing and implementation of (HR User Options, Benefits, T&A, Talent Management, Performance Management, and Reporting). Maintain HRIS system, while collaborating with functional and technical staff to coordinate application upgrades and/or fixes.
• Collaborate with HR functional experts and other departments to understand functional needs and define requirements.
• Provides production support, including researching and resolving technical and functional issues, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Optimize HRIS processes by integrating the software/systems to build a highly integrated and automated set of processes.
• Perform audits on HR processes, documents and data. Take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and consequences.
• Maintain specialization in the specific areas of responsibilities through constant learning the new technologies and best industry practices.
• Maintains awareness of technological advancements and current trends in HRIS. Continuously increase both HR and HRIS application/tools knowledge.
• Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, to be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation.
• Conduct training; Develop user procedures, guidelines, and training.
  
  

Key Benefits Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee operational tasks pertaining to health and welfare benefits, serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert on medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, health savings accounts, voluntary benefits, and wellness programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members regarding health and welfare and other benefits inquiries and Leave of Absence (LOA) management, providing timely and accurate support.
• Manage vendor relationships with carriers, to achieve optimal employee experience.
• Drive annual enrollment, overseeing setup, testing, and integrations.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Sr. Total Rewards Manager, Payroll, HR business partners, Finance, Accounting and Legal, to optimize Benefits.
• Develop reports/dashboards and metrics to effectively monitor and manage benefits enrollment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including ACA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Oversee reconciliations for benefits accounts.
• Collaborate with HR teams to oversee integration of benefits data between Paycom and external vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and resolving any related issues.
• Provide timely and accurate support to address employee inquiries related to health and welfare benefits, demonstrating strong system aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Lead projects related to benefits operational delivery.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes affecting health and welfare benefits.
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
• This role is eligible for a monthly cell phone allowance.
• Empower is our 401k company. We offer Traditional and Roth 401k plans. Employer match is 4% and starts matching at the beginning of year 2. Your 401k would be fully vested at the start of year 3.
• Complimentary corporate memberships to XPLUS and XPASS.
• Discounts on retail brand merchandise- up to 30% off wholesale price.
• On-site gym.
• On Campus Amenities: Reborn Coffee Shop, Hangar 24, Mini Putting Green, Basketball Court, Bird Sanctuary, Car Washing Services (M/W), Dry Cleaning Services.
  
  

Xponential Fitness LLC 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.

Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in benefits administration and HRIS.
• Background in administering annual enrollment processes.
• Strong understanding of health and welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in benefits & HRIS systems with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make recommendations.
• Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  
  

General HRIS Responsibilities:

• Perform system maintenance and application upgrades, including keeping up with Paycom’s periodic updates, assisting in the review, testing and implementation of (HR User Options, Benefits, T&A, Talent Management, Performance Management, and Reporting). Maintain HRIS system, while collaborating with functional and technical staff to coordinate application upgrades and/or fixes.
• Collaborate with HR functional experts and other departments to understand functional needs and define requirements.
• Provides production support, including researching and resolving technical and functional issues, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Optimize HRIS processes by integrating the software/systems to build a highly integrated and automated set of processes.
• Perform audits on HR processes, documents and data. Take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and consequences.
• Maintain specialization in the specific areas of responsibilities through constant learning the new technologies and best industry practices.
• Maintains awareness of technological advancements and current trends in HRIS. Continuously increase both HR and HRIS application/tools knowledge.
• Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, to be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation.
• Conduct training; Develop user procedures, guidelines, and training.
  
  

Key Benefits Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee operational tasks pertaining to health and welfare benefits, serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert on medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, health savings accounts, voluntary benefits, and wellness programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members regarding health and welfare and other benefits inquiries and Leave of Absence (LOA) management, providing timely and accurate support.
• Manage vendor relationships with carriers, to achieve optimal employee experience.
• Drive annual enrollment, overseeing setup, testing, and integrations.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Sr. Total Rewards Manager, Payroll, HR business partners, Finance, Accounting and Legal, to optimize Benefits.
• Develop reports/dashboards and metrics to effectively monitor and manage benefits enrollment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including ACA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Oversee reconciliations for benefits accounts.
• Collaborate with HR teams to oversee integration of benefits data between Paycom and external vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and resolving any related issues.
• Provide timely and accurate support to address employee inquiries related to health and welfare benefits, demonstrating strong system aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Lead projects related to benefits operational delivery.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes affecting health and welfare benefits.
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
• This role is eligible for a monthly cell phone allowance.
• Empower is our 401k company. We offer Traditional and Roth 401k plans. Employer match is 4% and starts matching at the beginning of year 2. Your 401k would be fully vested at the start of year 3.
• Complimentary corporate memberships to XPLUS and XPASS.
• Discounts on retail brand merchandise- up to 30% off wholesale price.
• On-site gym.
• On Campus Amenities: Reborn Coffee Shop, Hangar 24, Mini Putting Green, Basketball Court, Bird Sanctuary, Car Washing Services (M/W), Dry Cleaning Services.
  
  

Xponential Fitness LLC 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.

Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in benefits administration and HRIS.
• Background in administering annual enrollment processes.
• Strong understanding of health and welfare benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in benefits & HRIS systems with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make recommendations.
• Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.