14875 - Benefits & Data Analyst - Virtual, USA

USA | HR/Talent Acquisition | Full-time

Job Reference: 14875 - Posted 09-Sep-2026

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No matter where you are in your career journey, you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team, we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company, we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

Our Benefits Data Analyst is accountable for:

Translating healthcare claims, utilization, and population health insights into actionable benefits strategies and recommendations for leadership.
Partnering with internal and offshore analytics resources to identify healthcare cost drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Evaluating benefits programs, clinical solutions, and vendor performance to identify opportunities to improve outcomes, employee experience, and return on investment.
Supporting the development and implementation of healthcare and benefits strategies aligned with organizational, financial, and employee needs.
Leading and managing strategic benefits initiatives from recommendation through implementation, including timelines, deliverables, stakeholder alignment, and project execution.
Developing business cases, executive presentations, and recommendations based on healthcare analytics, program performance, and industry trends.
Collaborating with vendors, brokers, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders to support benefits strategy, plan design, and program effectiveness.
Monitoring benefits metrics and key performance indicators to measure program performance and support data-driven decision-making.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

2+ years of experience in benefits administration, Total Rewards, healthcare benefits, plan design, cost modeling, healthcare analytics, or related experience required.
Strong understanding of health and welfare benefits, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and other employee benefit programs.
Experience interpreting healthcare, benefits, claims, utilization, or population health data and translating findings into business recommendations preferred.
Experience with self-insured healthcare plans, healthcare cost management, vendor management, or benefits strategy strongly preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and identify meaningful trends and opportunities.
Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex information for technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required; familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL preferred.
Additional preferred experience includes knowledge of ERISA and benefits compliance requirements, as well as operational and compliance experience managing leave programs including FMLA, unpaid leave, state-mandated leaves, disability, and related programs.

Candidate must be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Base pay range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 per year. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus with a target of 10% of base salary, based on applicable plan terms and individual and company performance. Final annual compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits at: Kelly Services Benefits

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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