Senior Benefits Analyst

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Salary: The hiring salary for Sr. HR Analyst is $109,404. The full pay range for Sr. HR Analyst is $84,157-$134,651.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: August 14, 2025.

About the Job:

The Human Resources department is looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst with a strategic and people centered focus on benefit plan administration, data integrity, and retiree planning to lead high-impact projects that shape the employee experience at every stage of the career lifecycle. This role is central to the administration and evolution of the Authority’s health, welfare, and retirement programs—serving as both a subject matter expert and a trusted, service-minded partner to employees and leadership.

This role is responsible for managing annual open enrollment, ACA reporting, and benefit audits, while also supporting initiatives that prepare the organization for a growing retiree workforce—including CalPERS Classic members and those entering the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). With visibility across departments, the Senior Benefits Analyst contributes to strategic planning efforts that directly affect workforce wellbeing, long-term benefit sustainability, and organizational readiness.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in public sector benefits, process efficiency, strong analytical and communication skills, and an ability to build trust across departments by translating policy into practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of airport employees beyond their transition into retirement, while helping the organization prepare for the future through thoughtful benefits planning and data-driven insights.

What You’ll Do:

• Benefit Plan Administration: Oversee health, welfare, and retirement programs with accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Open Enrollment Leadership: Plan and manage the annual open enrollment process, including timelines, communications, and system updates.
• ACA & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure accurate ACA reporting (e.g., 1095-C) and adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.
• Retiree Planning & Support: Support initiatives for CalPERS Classic members and employees entering DROP; contribute to retiree-focused strategies.
• Audits & Reconciliation: Conduct benefits audits and reconcile enrollment data, vendor invoices, and payroll deductions.
• Vendor & Contract Oversight: Manage relationships with benefit providers and support contract administration and renewals.
• Data Reporting & Communication: Analyze benefits data to inform decisions and deliver clear, service-oriented guidance to employees and departments.

The Skills You Need:

1. Relationship Management – Provides guidance at all levels; builds trust, credibility, and respect as a fair and objective partner.
2. Critical Evaluation – Analyzes problems, considers alternatives, and identifies optimal solutions; actively listens to clarify needs.
3. Project Management – Prioritizes and drives actions to meet goals; engages participants to deliver timely and effective outcomes.
4. Problem Solving & Agility – Reviews complex issues and adapts quickly; collaborates to generate practical, forward-thinking solutions.
5. Communication – Conveys information clearly through verbal, written, and facilitated formats; tailors messaging for diverse audiences.
6. Knowledge Application – Interprets and applies local, state, and federal regulations; strengthens processes through continuous improvement.
7. Customer Focus – Delivers approachable, informed support; centers employee needs while upholding compliance and consistency.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in administering benefit plans, compensation programs, and/or leave of absence policies, including at least one year of supervisory or program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, human resource management, organizational development, or a closely related field.

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Master’s degree in business administration, human resource management, organizational development, or a closely related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CBP, CEBS, CCP, or PMP designation.

**Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.