Benefits/HRIS Analyst

Fordham University Portal•Rose Hill, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits/HRIS Analyst plays a key operational and technical role in supporting the administration, integrity, and analysis of the University’s benefits and HRIS systems. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate benefits-related data, supporting system integrations and reporting, coordinating retirement plan administration, and ensuring the efficient flow of information between HR, Payroll, vendors, and third-party administrators. The Benefits/HRIS Analyst supports compliance, operational efficiency, and data accuracy across employee benefit programs. The role also supports retirement plan administration, reporting initiatives, and ongoing system and process improvements.

Requirements

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, HRIS, Compensation and Benefits
Supporting the administration, integrity, and analysis of the University’s benefits and HRIS systems
Maintaining accurate benefits-related data
Supporting system integrations and reporting
Coordinating retirement plan administration
Ensuring the efficient flow of information between HR, Payroll, vendors, and third-party administrators
Supporting compliance, operational efficiency, and data accuracy across employee benefit programs
Supporting retirement plan administration, reporting initiatives, and ongoing system and process improvements
Technical integrity of benefits systems
Monitoring employee data, auditing transactions, and ensuring accurate system configuration and processing
Coordinating and supporting file feed integrations
Administering and maintaining paid time off programs and balances
Resolving discrepancies and supporting employee inquiries related to time off balances and usage
Performing regular audits, reconciliations, and quality control reviews of benefits data
Utilizing HRIS and data analytics tools
Analyzing trends, generating reports, and supporting operational and strategic decision-making
Assisting with payroll-related benefits processing and data entry
Assisting with benefits-related reporting requirements, compliance filings, and internal audits
Partnering with HR, Payroll Services, Finance, and external vendors
Troubleshooting system issues, resolving data discrepancies, and improving operational workflows
Maintaining documentation related to benefits systems, integrations, procedures, and reporting processes
Assisting with benefits projects, system testing, implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives
Providing technical and administrative support related to employee benefits, retirement plans, and HRIS functionality

Nice To Haves

Professional HR or benefits certifications preferred, including PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or CBP.

Responsibilities

Leads the day-to-day administration, compliance monitoring, and reporting functions for the University’s 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans. Responsibilities include comprehensive data reconciliation, payroll coordination, contribution tracking, vendor reporting, and regular combined limit monitoring to ensure total employee deferrals remain within IRS statutory thresholds.
Maintains the technical integrity of benefits systems by monitoring employee data, auditing transactions, and ensuring accurate system configuration and processing.
Coordinates and supports file feed integrations between HRIS, Payroll Services, benefits vendors, retirement providers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate and timely data transmission.
Administers and maintains paid time off programs and balances, including vacation, sick, personal, and other leave accruals, ensuring accurate setup, tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance with University policies and applicable regulations. Resolves discrepancies and supports employee inquiries related to time off balances and usage.
Performs regular audits, reconciliations, and quality control reviews of benefits data to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and improve data integrity.
Utilizes HRIS and data analytics tools to analyze trends, generate reports, and support operational and strategic decision-making related to benefits and workforce data.
Assists with payroll-related benefits processing and data entry, including deductions, contribution updates, benefit changes, and retirement plan transactions.
Assists with benefits-related reporting requirements, compliance filings, and internal audits.
Partners with HR, Payroll Services, Finance, and external vendors to troubleshoot system issues, resolve data discrepancies, and improve operational workflows.
Maintains documentation related to benefits systems, integrations, procedures, and reporting processes.
Assists with benefits projects, system testing, implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
Provides technical and administrative support related to employee benefits, retirement plans, and HRIS functionality.