Job Description
Harness is a high-growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers’ pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace.
Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7B. We’re backed with $425M in venture financing from top-tier VC and strategic firms, including J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adage Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, Gaingels, Harmonic Growth Partners, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Thomvest Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank.
Job Summary
The Benefits Analyst/Specialist is responsible for the administration, analysis, and execution of employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while enhancing employee satisfaction through effective benefits management.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, and other employee perks.
- Monitor employee benefits data transmission to different vendors and develop and refine processes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance and resolving issues.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
- Collaborate with benefits vendors and insurance providers for issues and solutions.
- Conduct bi-weekly Benefits New Hire Orientations.
- Assist in benefits enrollment processes, including new hires, life event changes, and open enrollment.
- Assist with Leave of Absence request filing.
- Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation in HRIS and other benefits platforms.
- Support the development of benefits communication materials, such as newsletters, FAQs and wellness campaigns.
- Analyze benefits utilization data and prepare reports to support decision-making.
- Assist with U.S. and international benefits projects.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR-related roles.
- Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations.
- Experience with International benefits is a plus.
- Proficiency in HRIS and benefits management software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification.
- Experience with benefits data analysis and reporting.
- Previous experience working with large organizations or multi-state benefits administration.
Work Location
US - Remote
What you will have at Harness
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
- Recharge & Reset Program
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position also includes a commission/variable component, which is based on performance, plus equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers.
A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required
