Benefits Analyst

Job Description

Resume and cover letter REQUIRED. Please attach.

Position Summary

The Benefits Analyst position coordinates the administration of benefits programs such as medical coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, education programs, absence management and other benefit programs. Answers employee questions regarding eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits. Maintains benefit records and documents necessary for implementing benefits coverage. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Benefits Administration Assists the Director Benefits & Well-Being in reviewing, analyzing, recommending, and administering UR’s benefits programs including, but not limited to: Serve as primary contact for staff and faculty regarding benefits plan inquiries, including retirement. Contribute to the creation and distribution of benefit communications, including employee benefit booklets. Lead bi-weekly new employee benefits orientation sessions and ensure content is current. Ensure accurate and up to date benefit content on the HR website. Develop, plan, and implement benefits education programs; coordinate with vendors on topic selection. Manage education assistance programs for employees and dependents. Absence Management Provides expertise and guidance on absence policies/programs including vacation, sick, holidays, FML, STD, LTD, parental leave, military leave, etc. Communicate and educate employees and managers on absence procedures and eligibility. Conduct research to respond to complex leave questions; provide policy interpretation as needed. Train HR colleagues in leave administration; document and maintain leave procedures. Respond to employee leave inquiries. Act as liaison between employees/managers and the third-party leave administrator. Ensure accurate and up to date absence/leave content on the HR website. Manages absence workflows in Workday; run reports, audit records, and process transactions. Workday Administration Maintains a general understanding of benefit and absence workflows, benefit and absence plan setup/maintenance and rules, and manages benefit and absence transactions. Ensure accuracy of benefits data, including new hire enrollment, qualifying life events and terminations. Monitor and update benefits and absence information in Workday, including regular audits. Validate Payroll-Impacting Benefit Elections and Absence Reconcile payroll and benefits/absence data; coordinate with HR Operations and Payroll to resolve discrepancies. Absence-Related Earnings and Deductions Review and Troubleshoot Payroll Input Support Arrears and Retroactivity User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support Identify and escalate configuration or system issues. Collaborate with HR Operations to track and resolve Workday service tickets. Identify opportunities to enhance benefits and absence processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen customer service. Ensure accurate and up-to-date benefit and absence instructions in Workday. Performs other related duties as assigned. CONTACTS: This position performs a variety of functions that require timely and professional written and oral communication with The Tuition Exchange, Inc. & The Associated Colleges of the South staff as well as Tuition Exchange Coordinators at member colleges and universities University of Richmond Offices of Admission, VP for Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Recreation & Wellness. Faculty, managers, and staff Benefit Vendors UR HR Operations Center, Sustainment, and the Payroll Office SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Opportunity for hybrid schedule after probation In person meetings with employees/supervisors No or very limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort required.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of MS Office Products Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and flexibility in managing multiple projects Demonstrated ability to plan and execute events Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details. Ability to present information in a group setting. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required Minimum 3+ years of experience in employee benefits, absence management, and Workday or a related field Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered Attached resume and cover letter REQUIRED Scheduled Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 38.75 hours per week. Some evenings occasionally.

Salary Range

Grade 7, Salaried Exempt ($58,011 to $86,299) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.