Job Description

This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA

This is your chance to be part of a Corporate Human Resources team at a top global hospitality company! As a Benefits and Retirement Sr Analyst, you will partner with our business leaders to attract and retain Hilton's most important asset, our Team Members. On the Total Rewards team reporting to the Director of U.S. Benefits, you will support projects including management of the Defined Benefits retirement plan, benefits compliance support, data warehouse reporting, leave program management, and vendor management.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead benefits compliance activities across health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs, including federal and state reporting, oversight of private plan reapproval filings, implementation of regulatory requirements related to state and local leave laws, coordination of required participant notices, and support for organizational changes such as new FEIN setup and benefit plan implementation.
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors through regular governance meetings, operational reviews, issue resolution, performance monitoring, and service delivery oversight. Partner with internal teams to develop Team Member communications, educational resources, and benefits-focused webinars that support engagement and understanding.
• Analyze benefits and workforce data to develop dashboards, performance metrics, and business review reporting that support decision-making and identify trends, risks, and opportunities across Health and Welfare programs.
• Lead projects supporting Health and Welfare plan administration, including document management, process improvements, operational model reviews, and efforts to enhance compliance, efficiency, and participant experience.
• Support governance and administration of Hilton's Defined Benefit Pension Plan by partnering with recordkeepers and internal stakeholders, researching complex participant inquiries, interpreting plan provisions and historical records, preparing participant communications, and driving resolution of pension-related issues.
• Serve as an important contributor to the annual Defined Benefit Plan audit by coordinating audit deliverables, responding to auditor requests, validating data integrity, managing project timelines, and ensuring completion of all audit requirements.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• You'll work with teams across Hilton and with our external benefits and retirement partners to help deliver a seamless experience for Team Members.
• Partner with Benefits, Retirement, Payroll, Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal, Communications, and HR teams to support the administration and compliance of Hilton's health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
• Build relationships with external vendors, trustees, auditors, and recordkeepers by participating in regular meetings, coordinating follow-up actions, and helping resolve issues and participant inquiries.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Lead the ongoing development of important benefits resources, including PTO flyer repositories, leave and disability materials, and Team Member-facing documentation.
• Coordinate compliance-related projects such as state private plan renewals, required notices, reporting activities, and the establishment of new benefit plan entities as Hilton's business evolves.
• Help create reporting and dashboard solutions by gathering data, building reports, and helping deliver insights that inform benefits strategy.
• Manage recurring Defined Benefit retirement plan administration activities, including billing processes, reconciliations, audit support, and participant inquiry resolution.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in benefits, human resources, retirement plan administration, payroll, finance, compliance, or a related area
• Experience maintaining project trackers, documentation, and records to support audits, compliance requirements, and ongoing plan administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting and filtering data, using formulas, creating pivot tables, and reconciling data across multiple sources
• Experience preparing communications, meeting materials, reports, or presentations for a variety of audiences
• Onsite in McLean, VA

It would be useful if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience supporting employee benefits, leave and disability, retirement, pension, or payroll programs
• Experience researching participant inquiries by gathering information from vendors, recordkeepers, internal systems, and plan documentation to support resolution
• Experience analyzing data and translating it into meaningful insights, dashboards, or presentations
• Familiarity with HR, payroll, benefits administration, or data warehouse systems

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $77,500 - $100,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.