Senior Benefits Analyst

Creighton University is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This Senior Benefits Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University's employee benefits programs, leave of absence administration, disability processes, benefits systems, and employee support.

This role will also help lead the Annual Open Enrollment process, manage critical vendor partnerships, and ensure operational excellence, compliance, and a positive employee experience aligned with Creighton's Jesuit, Catholic mission and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Benefits Program Support and Administration:

• Support leadership by gathering plan data, analyzing trends, and identifying opportunities for consideration in plan design and vendor discussions.

• Manage monthly benefits billing and tracking, reconcile vendor invoices against enrollment records, and work with vendors, Payroll, and Finance to resolve discrepancies.

• Leave Management and Compliance:

• Own leave management and administer leaves of absence in ADP across multiple states, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, and University leave programs.

• Process and audit leave requests and documentation, monitor applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and recommend procedure updates in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.

• Work closely with the HR generalist team, Payroll, and vendors to coordinate employee support, benefits continuation, premium payments, and return-to-work transitions.

• Guide employees and managers on leave options, procedures, and next steps while managing multiple cases and deadlines.

• Administer the Vacation Donation Program and CURA Fund Program, including requests, eligibility review, tracking, and coordination with Payroll and the HR generalist team.

• Under the guidance of leadership, support benefits program compliance with applicable requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA.

• Vendor Relationship Management:

• Serve as a day-to-day liaison for benefits and leave vendors, resolve service discrepancies, and monitor service quality.

• Support vendor performance reviews and develop processes that improve efficiency for employees, HR, and vendor partners.

• Employee Education and Engagement:

• In concert with Creighton's mission, conduct educational sessions, webinars, and benefits fairs to improve employee understanding of available programs.

• Answer routine and complex benefits and leave questions and develop resources that support employees through life events and transitions.

• Data and Systems Integrity:

• Maintain accurate benefits and retirement data across Oracle HCM, ADP, and vendor platforms, and support integrations, reporting, and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience administering comprehensive benefits programs and managing leaves of absence, including experience with medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, and disability programs.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and applicable leave requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits platforms, including Oracle HCM, ADP, or comparable systems.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail to assess benefits and leave matters, identify compliance concerns, recommend workable solutions, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and experience supporting employees, managers, and internal stakeholders through complex benefits or leave matters.
• Experience delivering benefits education and employee engagement programs.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with a rich history; an active food, entertainment, and sports scene; and a vibrant music and arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report's and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities - Midwest.

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University''s mission and values.