Senior Benefits Analyst – ICHRA

Centene Corporation

Senior Benefits Analyst responsible for researching and administering ICHRA benefit plans and multi-state employee benefits. Involves managing relationships and ensuring compliance within various regulatory frameworks.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Montana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering ICHRA benefit plans and multi-state employee benefits, ensuring legal compliance and efficiency in benefits policies. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and resolving complex benefit issues while providing training and support to HR teams.

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ICHRA AdministrationBenefits Policy ComplianceHRIS Systems ExperienceBenefits Cost AnalysisRegulatory Filings Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationEmployee Benefits ProgramsCost AnalysisLegal ComplianceRFP DevelopmentComplex Problem ResolutionTraining DevelopmentPolicy InterpretationMulti-State Benefits ManagementVendor Relationship Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

ACAERISAHIPAAHealthcare IndustryFinancial Services IndustryProfessional Services Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, develop, design, analyze, evaluate, and administer ICHRA benefit plans and programs
Administer multi-state employee benefits including ICHRA, 401(k), Health and Welfare, Wellness, Group Risk, FSA, PTO, EAP, and executive benefits
Assist in research, development, renewal and communication of benefit plans
Interpret, review, and update benefits policies and procedures to ensure standardization, legal compliance and improved efficiency
Manage carrier and vendor relationships, including development and analysis of RFP information
Research and resolve complex benefit issues using multiple systems, tools and resources
Administer federal, state and government regulatory filings and processes (i.e., 5500s, SARs, audits, non-discrimination testing, etc.)
Review and analyze various benefit costs and recommend action plans
Act as liaison between carriers and HRIS vendors for benefit support related items
Review, transmit and resolve issues with eligibility files for benefit plan vendors
Participate in creating and presenting training sessions for field and corporate human resources generalists
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field required or equivalent experience
4+ years benefits or finance experience, preferably in the healthcare, financial or professional services industry required
ICHRA experience strongly preferred
Experience in HRIS systems, particularly related to health and welfare systems preferred
Knowledge of benefits administration and related concepts and practices such as ACA, ERISA and HIPAA preferred