Senior Union Benefits Analyst

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Fox Corporation is seeking a Senior Union Benefits Analyst to administer union-negotiated benefits in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of union benefit plans. The role serves as the in-house subject matter expert and ensures employer contributions and employee deductions are set up, maintained, paid, and reported in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), plan documents, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The analyst manages a portfolio of 300+ union benefit plans and oversees related reporting, audits, reconciliations, inquiries, and records. The position partners with Payroll Shared Services, Labor Relations, IT, internal departments, and external benefit funds to interpret and implement CBA rules, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and improve processes. It also performs retroactive benefit calculations when CBA changes require them.

Requirements

At least 4 years of hands-on union benefit experience.
Experience with Workday payroll.
Experience using software such as PowerPoint and Word.
Advanced Excel proficiency, 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, ability to deliver high-quality customer service, and ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships.
Self-motivated and calm under pressure.
Professional written and verbal communication skills across channels.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IBEW, IATSE, AFTRA, and/or NABET collective bargaining agreements.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume portfolio of 300+ union benefit plans, oversee associated reporting, and serve as the primary 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 CBA benefit rules, document and maintain the rules, and collect and retain approvals.
Work with IT to ensure union benefit rules and rates are set up accurately and on time based on approved Labor Relations interpretations.
Audit weekly, monthly, and quarterly union benefit invoices; validate calculations against applicable rates, eligibility requirements, and CBA provisions; reconcile contributions and deductions to payroll registers; and approve invoices for payment.
Address invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
Complete union benefit audit reviews promptly to avoid penalties and interest and obtain credits when due.
Research and document audit 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 promptly.
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 strengthen data accuracy, reduce errors, improve reconciliation efficiency, 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.