| JOB TITLE: Analyst I, Benefits |
FLSA: Non-Exempt |
| LOCATION: System Office |
GRADE: B23 |
| REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Benefits |
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Analyst I, HR Benefits:
Responsible for ensuring proper information is maintained in Colleague system and external vendor/provider systems. Reviews and analyzes benefits information to ensure compliance with current policies. Generates audit reports to track compliance and accuracy. Assists with all benefit communications both to individual employees and to employee groups. Creates and maintains reports on benefit data required for reporting purposes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for ensuring proper information is maintained in Colleague system.
Review and analyze benefits to ensure compliance with policies.
Generate audit reports to track compliance and accuracy.
Create and run monthly audit reports to identify errors.
Assist with regular audits and reconciliation between District insurance payroll account and state and local providers.
Assist with annual summer enrollment.
Assist with new employee orientation at System Office and TUC.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of benefits communication reports.
Attend ERS training sessions learning of any changes in their procedures and guidelines.
Establish employees leave plans in Colleague.
Generate standard and ad-hoc benefits reports.
Initiate record keeping and retrieval methods in compliance with governmental regulations.
Perform leave plan monthly accruals and anniversary updates.
Pull benefits audit reports to verify accuracy of data entry.
Respond to employees requests, questions and provides basic benefit plan interpretation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Two plus years experience in HR benefits systems.
- Skills in written communication, language and numbers.
- Ability to summarize and report on data.
- Both fiscal and customer focus.
Preferred:
- AA degree in business or HR preferred; related work experience may be substituted.
- Excellent MS office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
- Some financial/audit experience preferred.Prior knowledge of Colleague system.
EQUIPMENT USED:
PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, word processing programs, Excel, calculator, phone and other general office equipment as required.
CONTACTS:
Internal - Managers, employees, and HR to exchange information, provide service and/or resolve problems. Contact with finance, payroll, audit and administrative services, business services areas.
External - Local, state, and federal agencies and vendors to provide or request information.
COMPLEXITY/EFFORT:
Work is moderately complex requiring general knowledge of organizational structure and purpose, mathematical ability, analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a climate controlled office environment, readily accessible to the public.