Senior Benefits Analyst

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At APi Group, our enduring purpose is Building Great Leaders®. We grow our people and our business, invest in the safety and well-being of our teams and communities, and connect through meaningful relationships that fuel progress. With over 500 locations worldwide, we are a global leader in safety and specialty services, driven by entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence.

Job Title:

Senior Benefits Analyst

Location:

New Brighton, MN - onsite

Advance APi Group’s purpose of Building Great Leaders® by serving as a Senior subject‑matter expert for U.S. health & welfare benefits operations supporting 7,000+ U.S. teammates and $75M+ in annual health & wellness spend. This role leads complex initiatives in vendor and contract management as well as M&A benefits diligence and integration. You will partner closely with the Benefits Manager, Payroll, Legal/Compliance, Finance, Total Rewards Communications, and external vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and cost‑effective program delivery at scale across a multi‑state footprint.

At APi Group, we believe everyone is a leader. You’ll have access to leadership development and a people‑first culture that combines small‑company agility with large‑company opportunity.

• Maintain eligibility/deduction integrity across HRIS/Ben Admin platforms; monitor file feeds and exception queues and perform root‑cause analysis and prevention.
• Produce and reconcile recurring audits, reports, and dashboards (eligibility, billing, grievances, SLA metrics).
• Contribute to the planning and execution of Annual Enrollment, ensuring accurate materials and smooth implementation.
• Support Annual Enrollment configuration, UAT, cutover checklists, and post‑go‑live validation in partnership with the Benefits Manager.
• Assist with plan management and presentations to senior executives, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Lead day‑to‑day vendor management for assigned H&W programs and point solutions; track SLAs/guarantees, corrective actions, and ensuring effective plan governance.
• Own contract and SOW repositories for assigned vendors; coordinate redlines with Legal and ensure alignment to business requirements and data/security standards.
• Oversee complex invoice reconciliation, credits/adjustments, and accruals; partner with Finance on variance analysis and forecasting inputs.

• Lead benefits diligence work streams for acquisitions/divestitures (data requests, plan comparisons, cost modeling).
• Build harmonization and transition plans (eligibility, payroll/feeds, communications, OE timing) and coordinate onboarding with acquired company contacts.
• Execute change communications in partnership with Communications and local leaders; track stabilization KPIs post‑close.

• Support ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA/ADA operations; assist with audits, filings, and MHPAEA/TiC/NSA operational requirements.
• Maintain SOPs, internal controls, and evidence repositories.

• Resolve escalated enrollment/coverage issues and complex claims scenarios with precision and care (life, disability, disaster relief, COBRA, leaves).
• Coach and mentor Benefits Analysts on processes, controls, and service standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive U.S. benefits experience supporting large, multi‑state populations, including vendor management and financial/billing ownership.
• Demonstrated experience with contract/SOW management.
• Strong Excel/BI and HRIS/Ben Admin skills; evidence of building controls, KPIs, and process improvements.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA/ADA; experience with filings, audits, and controls.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and project management skills; thrives in a matrixed, fast‑moving environment.

This role will be based out of our New Brighton office.…