Benefits Analyst - Staff Level - Onsite

About our group:

Seagate is seeking an experienced Benefits Analyst – Staff level. In this role, you will serve as a member of the Global Total Rewards Team. Your duties include the implementation and administration and project management of key strategic benefit initiatives. The ideal candidate will have the ability to juggle multiple tasks, handle sensitive information, make sound business decisions and influence the business.

About the role - you will:

• Manage and administer U.S. Health & Welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and life insurance.
• Partner with third-party administrators, brokers, Legal, and HR to manage benefit operations, compliance, and resolution of complex employee benefit issues.
• Manage benefit vendor relationships including service delivery, issue resolution, performance monitoring, and operational escalations.
• Analyze plan design, market trends, utilization, costs, and program data to identify opportunities and provide recommendations that support the U.S. benefits strategy.
• Lead or support RFPs, implementations, annual renewals, open enrollment, contract reviews, and other benefit initiatives.
• Support compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including required audits, testing, filings, and benefit plan documentation.
• Develop and maintain benefit policies, procedures, plan documentation, and operational processes.
• Develop employee communications and materials related to benefit programs, enrollment, and plan changes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, operational efficiency, and employee experience

About you:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to work independently and across teams

Your experience includes:

• Progressive experience administering U.S. Health & Welfare benefit programs preferably in a global environment
• Working knowledge of federal and state benefit regulations
• Managing benefit vendors and supporting implementations, renewals, RFPs, and other benefit projects
• Analyzing benefit costs, enrollment, utilization, and other program data
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Working with benefits administration platforms
• SAP SuccessFactors or a comparable HRIS preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

*This role is NOT eligible for Visa Sponsorship in the United States

Salary: The estimated base salary range for this position is $109,400.00 - $145,000.00. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits: Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location:

Bloomington, MN (Onsite – this is an onsite role where you will work onsite Monday – Friday during core business hours.)

Our Bloomington campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: Up to 10%