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Senior Analyst, Benefits

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Oscar Health

Senior Analyst, Benefits

New York, NY / Remote

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Analyst, Benefits to join our People team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

 

About the role

The Sr. Analyst, Benefits is responsible for supporting the implementation, administration and analysis of Oscar’s employee benefit programs. This role will involve data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that our benefits are both effective and compliant with industry standards and legal requirements.

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You will report to the Senior Manager, Benefits.

Work Location:

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission.

If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office (in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Dr), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role.

You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role in the states of California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington is: $84,800 - $111,300 per year. The base pay for this role in all other locations is: $76,320 - $100,170 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, and annual performance bonuses.

 

Responsibilities

  • Support Workday benefit break-fixes and projects, including Open Enrollment, by developing test scripts, conducting testing, and engaging stakeholders
  • Extract and analyze data from Workday, ensuring reconciliation with vendor systems for regular benefit audits
  • Identify patterns in errors or complex processes to recommend process improvements and system enhancements, secure alignment from key stakeholders and implement approved changes
  • Assist with the administration of 401(k) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), including routine funding reconciliation, audits, and eligibility management
  • Assist in ACA compliance by preparing 1095-C data, auditing for accuracy, addressing errors, and using discretion to guide broader resolution efforts
  • Serve as the primary contact for benefit integration errors, engaging stakeholders to address issues, assess larger solutions, and coordinate resolution execution
  • Identify opportunities to promote employee benefits programming by aligning with monthly themes and popular topics, draft newsletter blurbs to boost engagement, and coordinating resource improvements to support effective self-service
  • Prepare and organize data for internal and external benefit program needs, ensuring seamless system updates, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to establish scalable and reliable systems
  • Develop and update benefit resources and materials to ensure they are current and easily accessible
  • Use evaluation and judgment to identify process improvements and support cross-collaborative enhancements
  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience in benefits administration, human resources or a related field
  • 2+ years experience in managing administrative tasks within HRIS systems
  • Knowledge of health, welfare and retirement benefit plans, including regulatory compliance (e.g. ERISA, ACA, COBRA)
  • Proficient in Excel, utilizing pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other functions to manage and analyze large data sets and present them in clear, relatable formats
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, enabling effective multitasking and timely completion of projects
  • Skilled in problem-solving, with keen attention to detail and the capability to independently manage multiple projects

Bonus Points

  • 1+ years Supporting mid to large employer benefit plans with multiple vendor relationships
  • 1+ years administrative experience with Workday including configuration, troubleshooting, and reporting Experience with the benefits module is a plus
  • Comfortable working in fast paced environments with shifting priorities and competing demands
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Legal and Finance teams

Required Travel

  • Up to 5%

 

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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency:  Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: 6793641
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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