Senior Benefits Analyst

About Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years - rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms. The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration, analysis, and management of employee benefits programs. This role involves evaluating existing benefits programs, recommending improvements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic insights to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. The Senior Benefits Analyst will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery and communication of benefits programs.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, life and disability insurance and ancillary benefits.
• Support the administration of leave of absence (LOA) programs and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation processes, partnering with HR, employees, and third-party vendors to coordinate requests, maintain confidential documentation, and provide timely communication and support.
• Conduct detailed benefits analysis and prepare reports on program effectiveness, utilization, and costs.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on data analysis to improve benefits offerings and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Prepare and file required regulatory reports and documentation.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors and consultants, including negotiating contracts and monitoring service levels.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues and ensure the smooth operation of benefits programs.
• Manage benefit projects related to new or changing benefit programs and vendors as the subject matter expert by identifying unforeseen issues and requirements, meeting deadlines and milestones, while balancing competing priorities effectively.
• Collaborate with HRIS to champion AI transformation, and identify and operationalize work flows suitable for generative and agentic AI solutions, while recognizing the compliance and confidentiality considerations inherent in benefits administration, and when appropriate leveraging external technology vendors.
• Develop Advise and deliver communication materials to educate employees about benefits programs and changes.
• Provide support and guidance to employees regarding benefits inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to develop and implement benefits strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure competitive benefits offerings.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in benefits administration or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in benefits administration software and HRIS systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Certification in benefits (e.g., CEBS, CBP) is preferred.

Compensation and Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Boston: $101,900 - $155,350

New York: $111,100 - $169,450

Working Conditions

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.