Junior HRSS Time Off and Benefits Analyst

The Cheesecake Factory • Agoura Hills, CA

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About The Position

At The Cheesecake Factory, the Junior HRSS Time Off and Benefits Analyst helps administer and maintain employee benefits and paid time off programs through HR technology platforms. The role supports system processes, maintains accurate employee information, conducts recurring audits, runs reports, assists with system testing, and helps ensure benefits and time off transactions are processed accurately and consistently.

The analyst supports daily administration within UKG Pro Core and UKG UTA, maintains eligibility, enrollment, entitlement, accrual, and time off records, and processes transactions according to company policies and procedures. The role also supports integrations, data corrections, reporting, documentation, and system enhancements while collaborating with Benefits, Payroll, HR Business Partners, Information Technology, and other cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of HR systems or junior analyst experience.
• Experience working as part of a team on small- to medium-sized system initiatives.
• Experience with system testing, audits, integrations, reporting, or process documentation.
• Experience running prebuilt reports through HR, HCM, or business intelligence reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Visio, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting employee benefits or paid time off programs.
• Experience with UKG Pro, UKG UTA, UKG Workforce Management, or another HCM platform such as Lawson or PeopleSoft.
• Familiarity with UKG BI, UKG UTA Cognos BI, MicroStrategy, or similar reporting tools.
• Experience supporting an organization with multiple employee groups and different time off offerings.
• Experience working with benefits vendors such as bSwift, Fidelity, HealthEquity, Charles Schwab, or similar providers.
• Experience translating business needs into functional or technical system requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration of employee benefits and paid time off programs within UKG Pro Core and UKG UTA.
• Maintain employee eligibility, benefit enrollments, entitlement assignments, accruals, and time off records.
• Process and validate benefits and time off transactions in accordance with company policies and established procedures.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual audits to help maintain data accuracy and compliance across HR systems.
• Analyze audit findings, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate subject matter experts.
• Run and distribute recurring reports supporting HR and business operations.
• Participate in testing benefits, time off, and UKG system updates and enhancements.
• Support system integrations, data corrections, reporting activities, and other operational processes.
• Create and maintain business processes, standard operating procedures, process flows, and system support documentation.
• Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, HR Business Partners, Information Technology, and other cross-functional partners.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, audits, and the overall employee experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Benefits eligibility beginning the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Three weeks of vacation, increasing to four weeks starting in the fifth year.
• Five days of sick time per year, prorated in the first year.
• Tuition reimbursement of $2,500 for qualified programs.
• Adoption assistance benefit of $2,500.
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest.
• Reusable gift card loaded annually for dining enjoyment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED