Sr. Benefits Analyst (Greater Cleveland)

Come join NRP’s A+ team! We’ve been recognized as a “Top Workplace” because we promote a culture where our team can build long-term careers and connections. As we grow as a company, our goal is that you will grow in your career. NRP has been recognized with several industry awards including Top Workplaces; Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; and National Apartment Association’s Best Places to Work. We value our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including: Commission and bonus opportunities Paid vacation and sick leave 11 Paid holidays Paid maternity & parental bonding leave Short & long term disability Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 401(k) Match Training, certification, & growth opportunities Employee referral & recognition programs Since its founding in 1994, NRP has been dedicated to building quality homes for our residents, regardless of income. The NRP Group is a full-service multifamily developer, general contractor, and property manager with assets and operations reaching an expanding range of markets nationwide. For additional information, please visit www.NRPGroup.com . Position Summary The Senior Benefits Analyst is a strategic and hands on member of the Human Resources team reporting to a Sr HR Director. This role serves as the primary owner of NRP's benefits, leave of absence, ADA accommodation, and workers' compensation programs and is responsible for program design, administration, compliance, financial management, vendor oversight, employee communications, and continuous improvement. The position functions as both a strategic advisor and operational leader, ensuring employees receive exceptional support while maintaining compliant, cost effective, and competitive programs. The Senior Benefits Analyst develops data driven recommendations that support business objectives while executing the day to day operational activities necessary to deliver an exceptional employee experience. This position serves as the subject matter expert for benefits, retirement, leave, disability, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation programs and partners closely with HR, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure effective program administration. Essential Functions Reasonable Accommodation Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Strategy and Administration Design, evaluate, administer, and continuously improve company benefit programs that support business objectives and attract and retain top talent. Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all employee benefit plans and provide guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners. Evaluate plan performance, market trends, utilization data, and employee feedback to develop recommendations that enhance program effectiveness and competitiveness. Lead annual benefit renewals and partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan design alternatives, financial impacts, and program enhancements. Manage vendor relationships and monitor performance against service level expectations, contractual requirements, and organizational goals. Benefits Financial Management and Analytics Analyze claims experience, utilization trends, leave metrics, workers' compensation data, and vendor performance to identify opportunities, risks, and cost drivers. Audit and reconcile monthly benefit invoices, vendor billing statements, payroll deductions, and enrollment records to ensure financial accuracy and effective internal controls. Investigate and resolve benefit eligibility, enrollment, deduction, and vendor file discrepancies. Partner with Payroll, Finance, and HRIS to maintain data integrity and ensure accurate benefits administration. Open Enrollment and Employee Communications Lead all annual open enrollment planning, project management, testing, employee education, communications, and post enrollment audits. Develop and execute benefit communication strategies, educational campaigns, enrollment materials, and employee resources. Create and deliver employee education programs related to benefits, retirement, leave, disability, and wellbeing offerings. Provide timely responses to employee and manager inquiries regarding benefits programs and available resources. Leave of Absence and ADA Administration Own administration of all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state and local leave programs, military leave, personal leave, short term disability, and long term disability. Administer the ADA interactive process, including accommodation assessments, documentation review, employee and manager communication, and ongoing accommodation management. Partner with employees, managers, HR, legal counsel, and third party administrators to ensure compliant leave and accommodation administration. Monitor legislative developments and ensure leave and accommodation programs remain compliant with federal, state, and local requirements. Develop educational resources and guidance for managers and employees regarding leave and accommodation processes. Workers' Compensation Administration Own administration of workers' compensation programs across all operating locations. Coordinate claim reporting, case management, employee communication, return to work efforts, and ongoing claim monitoring. Manage relationships with workers' compensation carriers, third party administrators, occupational health providers, and regulatory agencies. Oversee Ohio BWC administration, audits, reporting requirements, and related invoice reconciliation activities. Analyze workers' compensation tren