Hybrid Benefits Analyst

at OpenAI

• Job title: Benefits Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• US Benefits Analyst ensuring accurate and reliable benefits programs at OpenAI. Operate at the intersection of systems, data, and employee experience to support a growing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain accurate U.S. benefits data across Workday and vendor systems.
• Review and reconcile benefits vendor invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as a front-line resource for employee benefits questions, providing clear and empathetic guidance.
• Maintain benefits elections, eligibility, and configurations in Workday.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, HR Systems, and vendors to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support key benefits projects such as open enrollment, audits, ongoing operational reviews, and compliance.
• Identify recurring issues and help improve how benefits are administered at scale.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related role.
• Experience supporting U.S. health and welfare benefits and/or retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)).
• Hands-on experience with Workday, including transactions, configuration, and audits.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with data and reconciliations.
• Clear written communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
• Relocation support for eligible employees
• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.