Benefits Analyst Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Benefits Analyst – Contract | Hybrid in Atlanta, GA We’re seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Benefits Analyst to join a growing healthcare organization on a contract-to-hire basis. This role supports benefits administration across multiple business units during a period of growth and acquisition. The ideal candidate brings strong benefits experience, solid Excel skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume workload with professionalism and accuracy.

Duration:

Contract – 3+ months, potential to convert

Location:

Hybrid (2+ days onsite weekly) | Office near

Sandy Springs, GA Hours:

Standard business hours

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), COBRA, FMLA, and leaves of absence. Manage new hire enrollments, qualifying life events (QLEs), and open enrollment processes. Handle leave administration including FMLA, maternity/paternity, disability, and unpaid leave coordination. Audit and maintain benefits data across HRIS and carrier platforms; support compliance efforts (ACA, 5500 filings, audits). Liaise with vendors, HR, and payroll to ensure timely issue resolution and data accuracy. Assist with onboarding support for newly acquired business units.

Must-Have Qualifications:

2-4 years of hands-on benefits administration experience. Familiarity with plan documents, QLE processing, and

ACA/COBRA

compliance. Strong working knowledge of employee benefit programs and leave policies. HRIS experience (UKG, Workday, ADP, or similar); UKG highly preferred. Excel proficiency for audits, tracking, and reporting (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables). Excellent communication skills and ability to support employees at all levels. Nice to

Have:

Experience supporting benefits in a high-growth or M&A environment. Healthcare or professional services industry background. HR certification or CEBS designation. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic, people-first culture and can quickly step in to support critical HR operations, we’d love to hear from you. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.