Benefits Analyst
About this role
Felix Construction has been building critical water and wastewater infrastructure since 1987, proudly serving the Phoenix and Dallas markets. We’ve kept the close, family-owned feel of our early days while earning the reputation and recognition of a leading general contractor.
Our projects are local, so you don’t live out of a suitcase — you live your life. This commitment to our team and values has earned us recognition as the #1 Top Workplace in Arizona and the #2 Top Workplace in the USA for midsize business in construction from USA Today/AZcentral.com.
And here’s what truly sets us apart: Felix is the only General Contractor in Arizona with in-house General Contracting, Electrical, and Industrial Controls UL508A-certified panel shop—all under one roof. We’ve grown into a $200M company with 400+ employee-owners by keeping it simple: work hard, work safe, and do it right.
We Build What Matters.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Benefits Analyst who is passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience while helping us manage and optimize our self-funded benefit programs. As our Benefits Analyst, you'll play a key role in ensuring our employees and their families receive exceptional support while helping Felix make data-driven decisions about our benefits strategy. You'll serve as the subject matter expert for employee benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and benefits analytics, with a strong focus on our self-funded medical plans.
\nWhat You'll DoBenefits Administration & Employee Support
- Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees regarding benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, claims issues, and coverage questions.
- Partner with new hires during onboarding and support employees through annual Open Enrollment.
- Develop clear, engaging employee communications and educational materials.
Self-Funded Plan Analysis & Strategy
- Analyze medical and prescription claims data, utilization trends, and cost drivers.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding plan performance and cost-containment opportunities.
- Support annual benefits strategy discussions, benchmarking efforts, and plan design evaluations.
- Monitor preventative care utilization and other key health plan performance indicators.
Vendor & Partner Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for TPAs, brokers, stop-loss carriers, and benefit vendors.
- Monitor vendor performance and service levels.
- Coordinate eligibility, claims administration, invoicing, and reconciliation activities.
- Assist with vendor negotiations and renewal processes.
Compliance & Leave Administration
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinate annual audits, Form 5500 filings, and compliance testing.
- Manage employee leave requests, disability claims, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
- Partner with leaders and employees to navigate complex leave and accommodation situations.
Data Integrity & Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee eligibility and enrollment data.
- Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate deductions and vendor payments.
- Track and report on key metrics related to benefits costs, employee utilization, compliance, and service levels.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, total rewards, human resources, or a related field.
- Experience administering employer-sponsored health and welfare plans.
- Experience with leave administration including FMLA, ADA, and disability programs.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
- Excellent communication and employee service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with self-funded medical plans.
- Experience analyzing claims data and healthcare utilization trends.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CBP, CEBS, or related certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Why Join Felix Construction
Felix Construction is more than a company—we are an employer and contractor of choice with the leadership and infrastructure to sustainably execute on our growth and deliver on our brand promise. We provide the tools, support, and environment where talented individuals grow while delivering projects communities depend on. Don’t just find a job—build a future with Felix Construction. We offer:
Become an Owner, Not Just an Employee:
As a 100% employee-owned company, our success is your success. Our ESOP program is the foundation of our culture, fostering a unique environment of shared accountability, commitment, and reward.
Discretionary annual bonus program
401k with 6% employer match
Rich benefits package with substantial employer contribution
Generous Time Off Policy (PTO)
8 paid company holidays
Professional development programs, team activities, and organized volunteer initiatives
Company at a glance
Felix Construction Company is a general engineering contractor and construction management company with a specific focus on:
Water production facilities, well sites, booster pump stations
Water treatment facilities
Wastewater treatment plants
Sewage lift stations
Storm water pump stations
Electrical instrumentation and controls
Custom control panels
Solar installations
Industrial Electrical Services
Along with construction management, we offer a full range of services including pre-construction cost modeling, project scheduling, partnering and construction evaluation, equipment procurement and value comparisons.
Since 1987, we have been completing jobs of the highest quality for municipalities, counties, ADOT, private water companies and developers all over the Arizona, New Meixco, and Texas.
Every contractor and construction management company talks about their quality and commitment to doing great work. We invite you to check our references and hear what our clients have to say. Our results speak for themselves.
Top Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 401k with 6% employer match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development
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