Employee Benefits Analyst

Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level by becoming the go-to resource for employee benefits?

Were looking for an Employee Benefits Analyst who's not only detail-driven but also passionate about supporting employees through key moments in their personal and professional lives.

In this dynamic role, youll serve as a vital link between employees, payroll, HR, benefits providers, and leave specialists, ensuring that benefit programs like disability, unpaid leave, qualifying life events, and flexible spending accounts run smoothly and in compliance with policies and laws.

From evaluating eligibility and guiding employees through benefit options to maintaining accurate records and providing insightful reports, youll play a central role in creating a seamless benefits experience.

If youre someone who thrives on problem-solving, values clear communication, promotes data integrity, consistently nails defined timelines, and wants to make a real impact in the day-to-day lives of employees, this is the opportunity for you. Join a team that values accuracy, empathy, service, and continuous improvement, where your work truly matters.

Essential Functions

25% - Employee Inquiries, Appeals & Project Planning:

• Serves as the first tier for resolving inquiries via the benefits hotline/service inbox, drafts targeted employee communications, compiles documentation for benefit appeals, and actively participates in the planning and implementation phases of departmental projects and process improvements.

20% - Benefits & Payroll Modifications:

• Initiates, prepares, and submits updates for general benefit withholdings to ensure accurate payroll adjustments.

20% - Leave, Disability & Account Administration:

• Serves as the primary liaison for unpaid leaves of absence, evaluating employment status, calculating payroll premium arrears, and facilitating payment options.
• Administers unsubstantiated pre-tax spending account claims, short-term disability processes, and status reporting for leadership.

15% Offboarding & Status Transitions:

• Serves as the primary benefits approver in HCM for automated termination workflows, performs SSN verifications for annual 1095-C compliance, and year-end termination processes.

10% - Eligibility, Compliance & Records Verification:

• Manages Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) and validates employee benefit eligibility across coverage tiers.
• Processes dependent tuition waivers and completes official compliance verifications (including Medicare CMS L654 forms and Coordination of Benefits requests).
• Assists the ASRS administrator with pension eligibility. Manages active and former employee benefits records per Arizona record retention schedules.

10% - Departmental Assistance & Other Duties:

• Provides cross-functional support across all Employee Benefits programs and executes additional tasks or projects as assigned.