About the Role

We’re looking for a Benefits Analyst who is passionate about supporting people through thoughtful, well-executed benefits and wellness programs. Reporting to the Senior Benefits Manager, this role will play a key part in ensuring the effective administration, communication, and compliance of employee benefits, leaves of absence, medical accommodations, workers’ compensation, and wellness initiatives. This person will also work closely with People Operations, Payroll, HR Technology, and cross-functional teams to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

What You'll Accomplish

• Support the administration and communication of the company’s global benefits programs.

• Assist in the execution of benefits open enrollment and annual wellness programming.

• Administer and support employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, personal leave, parental leave, and related ADA accommodations.

• Help coordinate and manage workers’ compensation claims and associated documentation.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, leaves, accommodations, and wellness programs, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.

• Participate in benefits surveys and perform market research to help assess and maintain competitive offerings.

• Collaborate with brokers and carriers on benefits renewals, monitor plan performance, analyze trend and claims data, and contribute recommendations to improve cost efficiency and the overall employee experience.

• Analyze benefit utilization trends and assist in vendor management, suggesting potential plan changes to improve the employee experience.

• Collaborate with People Operations to ensure accurate administration of benefits in Workday, including process optimization, data integrity, and testing of functionality and new configurations.

• Collect employee feedback on specific benefits and wellness topics to support continuous improvement efforts.

• Support benefits compliance, including assisting with statutory and regulatory reporting, and annual compliance testing (e.g., 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing).

• Help develop and deliver employee education initiatives, including informational sessions and resources that promote benefits awareness and understanding.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and implement new benefit or wellness-related programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the broader People team and business goals.

Hinge Health Hybrid Model

We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in administering employee benefits programs.

• Strong understanding of health and welfare plans, FMLA and other leave programs, ADA, wellness initiatives, and workers’ compensation administration.

• Advanced skills in Google Sheets, including formulas and pivot tables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment with comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust across diverse employee populations.

• Working knowledge of Workday, especially related to benefits modules, reporting capabilities, testing new functionality/configurations, and system workflows.

Compensation

This position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $116,000 - $174,000.

About Hinge Health

Hinge Health leverages software, including AI, to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, delivering an outstanding member experience, improved member outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients. The company has designed its platform to address a broad spectrum of MSK care—from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation—and the platform can help to ease members’ pain, improve their function, and reduce their need for surgeries, all while driving health equity by allowing members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from anywhere. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com

What You'll Love About Us

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.

• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.

• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development

Culture & Engagement

Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.

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