Senior Union Benefits Analyst

Fox Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$40 - $49

About The Position

The Senior Union Benefits Analyst administers union-negotiated benefits in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and plan documents in a fast-paced environment with a large volume of union benefit plans. This role serves as the in-house subject matter expert for union benefits and ensures employer contributions and employee deductions are set up, maintained, paid, and reported in accordance with applicable CBAs and federal, state, and local regulations. The analyst manages a high-volume portfolio of more than 300 union benefit plans and related reporting, and serves as a primary contact for external stakeholder inquiries. The role collaborates with Payroll Shared Services, Labor Relations, and IT to interpret, document, approve, and accurately implement union benefit rules and rates. It also reviews and reconciles invoices and payroll records, conducts audits, addresses discrepancies and notices, maintains supporting records, and performs retroactive benefit calculations as needed. The position develops Excel-based audit and reconciliation tools and recommends process improvements to strengthen accuracy and reduce financial risk.

Requirements

At least 4 years of hands-on union benefit experience, preferably with IBEW, IATSE, AFTRA, and/or NABET collective bargaining agreements.
Experience with Workday payroll.
Experience using software such as PowerPoint and Word, and advanced proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data reconciliation.
Experience initiating and leading standardization and process improvement initiatives.
Ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements for union benefit rules.
Working knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution plans and related laws and regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and comfort working with large volumes of employee and financial data.
Strong interpersonal skills; approachable, responsive, and team-focused.
Professionalism, strong customer service, and the ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships.
Self-motivation and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Professional written and verbal communication skills across channels.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 300+ union benefit plans, oversee associated reporting, and act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholder inquiries.
Serve as the subject matter expert for Payroll Shared Services on union benefit rules in collective bargaining agreements.
Collaborate with Labor Relations to interpret union benefit rules, document and maintain them, and collect and retain approvals.
Collaborate with IT to ensure union benefit rules and rates are set up accurately and on time based on Labor Relations-approved interpretations.
Audit weekly, monthly, and quarterly union benefit invoices; validate calculations against rates, eligibility requirements, and CBA provisions; reconcile contributions and deductions to payroll records; and approve invoices for payment.
Address invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
Complete union benefit audit reviews on time to avoid penalties and interest and obtain credits when due; research and document findings and coordinate corrective actions with internal departments and external union benefit funds.
Maintain detailed audit records, supporting documentation, reconciliation schedules, and resolution tracking.
Ensure union benefit discrepancy notices are addressed in a timely manner.
Research employee records, eligibility, contributions, and benefit discrepancies to assist with union-related inquiries.
Develop Excel-based reconciliation tools, audit schedules, and variance reports.
Recommend process improvements to improve data accuracy and reconciliation efficiency, reduce errors, and minimize financial risk.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee, payroll, benefits, and financial information.
Perform union benefit retro calculations as needed to support CBA changes.