Early Careers: Benefits Outsourcing Business Analyst - 2026

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. We will only consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please note: student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations are considered restricted forms of employment eligibility. Once these expire, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization. 

Do you want to help empower employers, employees, and retirees to better navigate the changing world of benefits? Are you looking to provide a tailored, integrated experience that combines benefit consulting expertise with innovative, user-centered technology? Do you want to be part of a team that values collaboration and diversity and invests in your personal and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join WTW as a Business Analyst 1-T, where you will apply your technical knowledge, analytical, and problem-solving skills to provide benefits administration solutions and services to Fortune 500 companies. 

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The Business

Create your future. Our Benefits Outsourcing business provides benefits administration and outsourcing solutions to many of the world’s leading organizations. Our purpose is helping millions of people, one at a time, to optimize today’s health and wealth opportunities for a better tomorrow. 

Awards & Recognition: 

• The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has named WTW a leader on the Global Outsourcing 100 since 2011. 
• Everest Research named WTW a Star Performer in the Leaders category in 2014 and has recognized WTW as an industry leader since 2010. 
• Fortune magazine ranked WTW number one in the diversified outsourcing industry on its annual World’s Most Admired Companies list in 2015. 
• WTW has been listed on Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list since 2012. 

Explore an opportunity. As a Business Analyst you will play a key role by serving as the link between consultants, external clients, and our internal team of system developers. You will contribute to the implementation of new services by translating business needs into actionable programming and process steps for developers, practicing the fundamentals of systems analysis, design, and testing. You will also consult to clients concerning the implementation of best practices, provide ongoing technical support, and train client teams. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical, analytical, problem solving, leadership, communication, and consulting skills. Note that this role may involve some travel to client sites and other WTW offices. 

About you. In addition to the specific requirements below, all candidates should display: willingness to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment that has tight deadlines; ability to learn and evaluate new tools, concepts, and challenges quickly; strong client service focus and flexibility in supporting client requests; strong analytical and problem solving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels; and be available, at times, to work extended hours and able to travel. 

The Role

• Understands different system functionalities and dependencies
• Learns and applies WTW best practices, standards, and tools
• Performs system configuration based on the requirements 
• Executes test plans for system functionalities using WTW standard tools 
• Creates test plans based on requirements and standards by partnering with senior business analysts 
• Partners with team to perform root cause analysis for issues/cases 
• Writes queries using SQL and analyze results to reduce rework 
• Follows the System Development Lifecycle

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, human resources management, benefits administration, Health Policy Administration or related area 
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 and higher 
• Beginner to Intermediate SQL skills 
• Experience with the test plan creation, testing procedures, and test plan execution
• Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Organizational and time management skills 
• Demonstrates flexibility, accountability, and ability to deliver multiple projects with quality and excellence 
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship
• Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree between May 2025 through May 2026

The Application-Interview Process:
Step 1: Online application, including resume/CV
Step 2: Online assessments and Video Interview
Step 3: Virtual Interview with business 
Step 4: Offer and on-boarding

Compensation and Benefits: 

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, and performance in the role.

Compensation: 

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $63,000 - $66,000 USD. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits: 

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply)

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave, Volunteer Day)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

Recruiting tips: WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown. Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.