Job Description:

The Senior Benefits Analyst – Data & Systems plays a key role in supporting and optimizing employee benefits programs across a large, multi-location healthcare system (10,000+ employees). This position is heavily focused on data integrity, systems integration, advanced analytics, and audit controls to ensure accurate and compliant benefits administration at scale.

This role requires a highly technical professional with deep expertise in Excel, reporting tools, and HRIS/benefits platforms. The ideal candidate excels at transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, automating processes, and strengthening audit and reconciliation frameworks in a high-volume, regulated healthcare environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HRIS, or a highly analytical HR/finance role in a large organization (healthcare preferred)
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and large dataset manipulation (macros a plus)
• Demonstrated experience with data auditing, reconciliation, and systems integration in a benefits or payroll environment
• Strong technical knowledge of retirement plan administration, including contribution processing and file-based integrations
• Hands-on experience with enterprise HRIS and benefits platforms (e.g., Lawson, Oracle, ADP) and reporting tools
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights and reporting
• Strong understanding of data flows between HRIS, payroll, and third-party vendors
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical/data issues independently
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al