Benefits Analyst

AppNexus is an internet technology company that enables and optimizes the real-time sale and purchase of digital advertising. Our powerful, real-time decisioning platform supports core products that enable publishers to maximize yield; and marketers and agencies to harness data and machine learning to deliver intelligent and customized campaigns. Headquartered in New York City, AppNexus employs over 1000 professionals in offices spanning five continents.

AppNexus is seeking a Benefits Analyst to join our People team. The Benefits Analyst will play a key role in ensuring that AppNexus attracts and retains top talent by helping us provide benefits that are competitive and equitable. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and proactive, with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to gain deep exposure to benefits in a fast-paced, global environment.

* Responsible for the day-to-day administration of US employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, commuter, FSA, HSA and health clubs * Own benefits administration of HRIS system (ADP) * Facilitate new-hire benefit orientations * Reconcile invoices from benefits vendors and providers * Draft employee communications * Assist with benefits compliance (e.g., Medicare Part D, safe harbor) * Review and approve employee benefits elections, status changes and enrollment updates * Participate in the implementation and roll out of new policies and programs * Manage employee benefit inquiries and requests to ensure a quick and positive resolution * Assist with special projects as needed

**About your skills:** * Bachelor's Degree * At least 2-4 years of experience * Comfortable handling confidential employee information * Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills * Strong attention to detail and professionalism * Excellent time and project management skills * Ability to multitask and work independently * Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment * Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Working knowledge of HRIS systems, preferably ADP **More about you:** * You are passionate about a culture of learning and teaching. You love challenging yourself to constantly improve, and sharing your knowledge to empower others * You like to take risks when looking for novel solutions to complex problems. If faced with roadblocks, you continue to reach higher to make greatness happen * You care about solving big, systemic problems. You look beyond the surface to understand root causes so that you can build long-term solutions for the whole ecosystem * You believe in not only serving customers, but also empowering them by providing knowledge and tools