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Benefits Analyst
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Unitek Learning
Tempe, AZ (In Person)
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Company DescriptionAs a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
Job DescriptionThe Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and a positive employee experience. This includes data analysis, reporting, supporting HRIS system implementations, and resolving benefit-related issues. This role also supports leave of absence management and ADA accommodations. Job responsibilities:
Administer and maintain all employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness programs.
Manage day-to-day transactions and data within HRIS and benefits administration platforms, conducting regular audits for accuracy.
Guide and support employees in understanding and utilizing benefit programs; act as a main point of contact for benefit-related inquiriesAdminister leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, STD/LTD), including eligibility, approval, and return-to-work processes.
Oversee and track ADA accommodation requests, collaborating with leadership and legal to ensure policies and processes are compliant and employee needs are metLead and coordinate annual open enrollment, qualifying life events, and new hire benefit onboardingAnalyze benefit utilization and costs, preparing regular reports to inform plan design recommendations and strategic decisionsLiaise with vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators, resolving complex issues and billing discrepanciesAssist in the preparation and distribution of benefit communications and compliance documentationResponsible for all reporting and compliance with all benefits related matters, such as ACA, 5500 and discrimination testing, including 401(k).Ensure legal compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and state regulations.
Development and execution of wellness initiatives and strategy.
Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
Performs other duties as required.
Clear and compassionate communication skills; experience supporting employees and working with cross-functional teamsHigh level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential HR dataExcellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures.
Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and/or related software.
Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product.
Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, or as a team member.
Performs job under general supervision and work with specialized or technical positions requiring specialist training, experience or knowledge.
Exposure to multi-state benefits administration is desirable.
Job DescriptionThe Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and a positive employee experience. This includes data analysis, reporting, supporting HRIS system implementations, and resolving benefit-related issues. This role also supports leave of absence management and ADA accommodations. Job responsibilities:
Administer and maintain all employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness programs.
Manage day-to-day transactions and data within HRIS and benefits administration platforms, conducting regular audits for accuracy.
Guide and support employees in understanding and utilizing benefit programs; act as a main point of contact for benefit-related inquiriesAdminister leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, STD/LTD), including eligibility, approval, and return-to-work processes.
Oversee and track ADA accommodation requests, collaborating with leadership and legal to ensure policies and processes are compliant and employee needs are metLead and coordinate annual open enrollment, qualifying life events, and new hire benefit onboardingAnalyze benefit utilization and costs, preparing regular reports to inform plan design recommendations and strategic decisionsLiaise with vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators, resolving complex issues and billing discrepanciesAssist in the preparation and distribution of benefit communications and compliance documentationResponsible for all reporting and compliance with all benefits related matters, such as ACA, 5500 and discrimination testing, including 401(k).Ensure legal compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and state regulations.
Development and execution of wellness initiatives and strategy.
Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
Performs other duties as required.
QualificationsEducation, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required5+ years of relevant experience in employee benefits, leave management, and ADA accommodation processesStrong knowledge of benefit program regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA) and best practicesExperience with leave of absence management and ADA accommodation processes.Clear and compassionate communication skills; experience supporting employees and working with cross-functional teamsHigh level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential HR dataExcellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures.
Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and/or related software.
Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product.
Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, or as a team member.
Performs job under general supervision and work with specialized or technical positions requiring specialist training, experience or knowledge.
Exposure to multi-state benefits administration is desirable.