Benefits Analyst (Hybrid)

Benefits Analyst (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite in Irvine, CA)

Overview:

The Benefits Analyst provides a critical role in the administration and management of Weedmaps’ employee benefits programs by ensuring that benefit offerings are competitive, compliant, and effectively managed.

The impact you'll make:

• Supports the creation and management of a fair, equitable and competitive benefits package that aligns with Weedmaps’ strategy, business goals and talent needs.
• Partners with benefits brokers to administer all employee benefits programs including, but not limited to, life, disability, and health insurance plans as well as the 401(k) plan.
• Supports the development of ongoing education and communications to maximize employee awareness and participation in all health and welfare programs. 
• Acts as the main internal point-of-contact for employees, managers and external partners to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Assists in budgeting and monitoring of benefits costs. Works closely with Accounting to monitor and manage benefits expenses.
• Supports the team in annual benefits plan reviews, and selection and implementation of new benefits programs.
• Partners with benefits brokers to manage communication, administration and reporting for annual open enrollment.
• Executes annual open-enrollment related tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Engages with benefits-related vendors to gather data, understand benefits plans/programs and identify opportunities for improvements
• Partners with benefits-related vendors and relevant internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely execution of contracts and agreements as needed.
• Prepares and supports the analysis of employee benefits-related reports for management.
• Prepares and performs all benefit plan audits and annual testing and reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages day-to-day leave of absence administration.
• Supports the workers compensation process as needed.

What you've accomplished:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources with a primary focus on Benefits.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail.
• High degree of independence and problem solving skills.
• Team oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize, monitor and control workflow deadlines and be flexible.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Section 125 and other applicable laws and regulations as pertains to benefits plan administration. 
• Demonstrated project management skills and able to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Bonus Points:

• Prior experience in a public company.
• Prior experience with systems implementation and administration.
• Prior experience supporting annual open enrollment.
• Prior experience as the customer point of contact for benefits-related questions/issues.

The base pay range for this position is $79,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

2024 Benefits for Full Time, Regular Employees:

• Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
• For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
• Mental Health benefits:
• Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
• Employee Training
• Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
• Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Supplemental, voluntary benefits
• Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Family planning/fertility
• Identity theft protection
• Legal access to a network of attorneys
• Paid parental leave

Why Work at Weedmaps?

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping im