HR Benefits Analyst

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The HR Benefits Analyst partners in evaluating, implementing, and administering employee benefits programs intended to attract and retain qualified, capable, and mission-driven employees. The role also administers Leave of Absence (LOA) processes, supports employees and managers with benefits, leave, and workplace accommodation questions, and works to improve related operations and processes. The analyst supports benefits enrollment and changes, audits benefit programs and invoices, maintains the accuracy of benefits and LOA data, prepares reports, and collaborates with HR technology, departments, insurance brokers, and vendors. The position also coordinates employee communications and payments during LOA and assists with implementing approved workplace accommodations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree, and at least three years of relevant benefits, LOA administration, or HR Operations experience. Work is office-based with occasional travel and extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or another relevant field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of relevant benefits, LOA administration, or HR Operations experience.
Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Project management skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables.
Intermediate HRIS reporting experience and HRIS experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or an HR certificate.
Very strong presentation skills.
Knowledge of benefits administration and leaves of absence.
Dayforce experience.

Responsibilities

Partner in evaluating and developing competitive benefit programs that attract, retain, and reward employees.
Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify problems, develop hypotheses, and recommend solutions for benefits and LOA programs and processes.
Respond to employee benefits inquiries and work with insurance brokers and vendors to resolve coverage issues.
Analyze processes and workflows to improve and streamline operations.
Create user and administrator guides for benefits and LOA programs.
Participate in the development, communication, rollout, and completion of annual benefits open enrollment.
Develop and deliver training on benefits and LOA programs.
Ensure the integrity of benefits and LOA data in HR systems.
Audit benefits programs and policies to ensure processes are compliant.
Work with the HR technology team to test and implement system changes.
Build ad hoc reports from the HRIS and other data sources.
Audit monthly benefits invoices.
Maintain contact with employees on LOA and coordinate their return to work, including contacting employees, drafting and mailing certified letters, and following up as needed.
Research, respond to, and document frequently asked LOA questions and inquiries.
Guide management and employees on LOA and workplace accommodations, policies, and procedures.
Assist with coordinating workplace accommodations, including educating employees about options, providing required forms, following up on documentation, and analyzing submitted documentation.
Partner with departments to ensure technology and equipment for approved workplace accommodations are delivered on time.
Process employee benefits changes, including new-hire benefits, qualifying life events, enrollments and changes, termination of coverage, and status changes.
Oversee benefit premium payments for employees on LOA, including employee communications, follow-up, receipt, and processing of payments.
Enter employee earnings and deduction end dates when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.