Department Description:
The role of the Department of Human Resources is to attract, retain and support a quality workforce so that collectively we can provide an exceptional educational experience for our students.
University Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:
The Benefits Analyst position is responsible for the University's benefit program compliance activities within the Department of Human Resources and coordinating these activities with the Office of Finance, School/Division Budget Administrators and Department Heads/Vice Presidents. This position will also provide support to the Director of Benefits in the day-to-day operations of the Benefits department and will provide excellent customer service to university employees when they have benefits questions or need support with a benefits-related issue.
Primarily, this position researches, analyzes, evaluates, and administers USD's benefit programs. Generates reports to analyze census data, trends and/or issues. Evaluates/tests HRIS systems set-up and data changes within Oracle. Monitors benefit program compliance within USD's operational units. Serves as a point of contact representing USD's benefit plans. Responds to inquiries from institutional partners, as needed, regarding the operations of USD's health plans in conjunction with legislated requirements. Manages daily communications to preserve, improve and develop strong client relationships. Models and demonstrates behaviors that exemplify USD's Culture of Care and responds to employee benefits inquiries with empathy and a willingness to support. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Governance and Compliance
Stays current on U.S. health care legislation, including emerging and new legislation, providing recommendations to the Director on potential changes necessary for compliance.
Supports major functions of the benefits team, including analyzing and reporting census data, monitoring and managing data files, fulfilling survey/benchmarking reports and responding to time-sensitive ad-hoc requests as needed
Consults with HR Management to design and perform analyses that assess the compliance efforts of USD's operational units
Works with USD's operational units and institutional partners to ensure continued compliance with existing and new legislated requirements.
Facilitates discussions with USD's operational units to understand compliance issues
Prepares summaries, writes reports, and makes presentations of analytic results as requested.
Develops and delivers training to institutional partners on current legislated and non-legislated benefit program changes
Provides monthly reporting and documentation regarding employee eligibility; works with employees and vendors on daily eligibility and enrollment issues
Reviews USD's hiring processes to ensure employees are classified properly within USD's employee benefit eligibility structure at time of hire. Determines employee eligibility for benefit programs, communicating with hiring departments as needed on eligibility questions.
Works with the Finance Division, Schools/Departments to identify potential compliance issues and resolve these issues in a timely manner.
Maintains and provides thorough procedural and activity documentation for USD's internal and external auditors regarding all compliance activity.
Responds to all notifications/inquiries from State and Federal Health Care Exchanges
Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll to ensure all employee data is accurate and readily available in a timely manner for IRS/ACA reporting requirement on IRS forms 1094-C and 1095-C.
Assists Director as needed with preparation and distribution of plan documents, annual discrimination testing, annual Form 5500 reporting and audits
Benefits Administration and Oversight
This position will help support the Director in providing day-to-day oversight and training for Benefits Assistant and casual workers. These activities include but are not limited to:
Provides guidance and backup to the Benefits Assistant for a broad spectrum of responsibilities within the Benefits Department:
Development of forms and documents for benefits;
Reviews and approves benefit and insurance enrollments and changes for processing.
Implementation of benefit procedures;
Organizing and scheduling various events;
Developing and distributing benefit educational materials;
Verifying employee enrollments, changes, and terminations to group insurance and retirement plans;
Overseeing the Open Enrollment/new hire process and communication;
Conduct Benefits New Employee Orientations
Facilitating the tuition remission and tuition exchange processes;
Works with highly confidential employee information and is responsible for compliance with ACA, COBRA, IRS, DOL, FMLA, FEHA, ERISA, CFRA, PDL, and HIPPA privacy regulations.
Provides back-up assistance to the Benefit Assistant by reconciling/auditing and/or paying benefit and insurance premiums to the insurance companies.
Provides excellent customer support to resolve employee questions/issues and exercises empathy and care when responding to inquiries.
Responds to inquiries timely and keeps employees updated on progress toward a resolution of their question/issue
Supports the Director in the design and implementation of new benefit programs
Identifies problem areas, or address employee concerns
Resolves discrepancies
Recommends alternative solutions; assists with implementation
Supports with design/distribution of relevant communications
Administration of the University's Workers' Compensation Plan
Serves as lead and provides oversight for Worker's Compensation claims processes and worker injury reporting.
Communicates regularly with injured employees, supervisors, Reemployability and WC Carrier.
With Director, participates in WC claims reviews, helps develop action plans for long-term or litigated claims
Completes and submits OSHA 300 Log
HRIS Maintenance and Development
Conducts testing and troubleshooting for OAB/HRIS; identifies benefit problems in HRIS and works with the HRIS team to resolve issues and ensure compliance
Works with HRIS to produce annual total compensation statements for employees
Develops reports or works with HRIS to develop needed reports
Assists with annual Open Enrollment and HRIS set-up/testing
Administration of the University's Education Benefits
Manages Tuition Remission benefit, coordinating with Provost Office and Financial Aid to determine eligibility and distribute employee communications
Liaison Officer for the Tuition Exchange Program
Administers the communication, selection, and notification process
Prepares annual report to the Exchange
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years work experience in HR/Benefits environment is required.
HS Diploma plus two additional years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer experience in a medium to large organization.
Experience in higher education a plus.
Fluency in oral and written Spanish, including ability to translate documents, strongly preferred.
Performance Expectations - Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
Must be self-directed, resourceful with creative problem solving
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to Benefits, i.e. Affordable Care Act, 403(b), COBRA, Section 125 Cafeteria plans, Workers Compensation
Considerable working knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and database required (MS Office preferred);
Excellent computer skills, including experience with report writers
Ability to interact with all level of management and employees across multiple departments
Overall knowledge of the HR department and its functions
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Analyze and assess situations and respond with the appropriate course of action;
Excellent organizational and time management skills; must be detail-oriented, effectively manages work flow;
Excellent math skills;
Excellent telephone etiquette, demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple phone lines;
Accurate typing and proofreading skills; and working knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
Multi-tasking
Tools and Equipment Used:
Computer
Calculator
General Office Equipment
Multi-line phones
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary: Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.
Special Application Instructions: Resume and Cover Letter Required
Visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/867/cw/en-us/job/494090/benefits-analyst-human-resources to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu
Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
