Benefits Analyst
About The Position
UTA seeks a Benefits Analyst to support UTA’s Benefits team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of health and welfare plans, while also supporting improvement accuracy, operations, and effectiveness of benefits and leave processes. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong analytical thinking and communication skills. This role requires the ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining data accuracy, identifying process improvements, and partnering closely with leadership to support evolving operational needs. This position is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- 4+ years of experience in benefits, HR operations, or related field
- Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Proven ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work with accuracy and efficiency
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify process improvements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and vendors
Responsibilities
- Manage shared Benefits inbox and respond to employee inquiries related to health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs in a timely and professional manner
- Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in Workday, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Support onboarding and offboarding process, including benefits orientation and coordination of required documentation
- Assist employees with benefit-related questions including eligibility, coverage and general plan navigation
- Assist in coordinating wellness initiatives, vendor programs, and employee communications
- Provide administrative and operational support for benefits-related events and initiatives
- Administer and track Leave of Absence cases including medical, parental, personal, and disability leaves
- Maintain accurate leave records across systems and coordinate updates between Workday and external vendors
- Support communication with employees regarding leave status, documentation, and return to work processes
- Partner with Payroll and HR Teams to ensure accurate pay and status alignment during leave periods
- Perform ongoing data entry audits, and reconciliations to maintain accuracy across benefits platforms and HRIS systems
- Monitor vendor file feeds and system updates, ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Identify discrepancies, resolve data issues, and escalate concerns as appropriate
- Take ownership of data accuracy and consistency across benefits-related systems
- Support the execution of Open Enrollment, including data validation, system updates, and employee support
- Assist with compliance-related activities including ACA reporting and nondiscrimination testing
- Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
- Support implementation of process enhancements and procedural updates
- Assist in maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures
Benefits
- Competitive programs to support your well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
