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University of Houston · 3 days ago

Benefits Analyst II (FMLA)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$57K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Houston is seeking a Benefits Analyst II to ensure compliance with regulatory standards for their benefits programs. The role involves analyzing benefits data, conducting compliance reviews, and providing accurate financial reporting related to benefits and retirement programs.

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Responsibilities

Analyzes hire, termination and benefits data in the UH and ERS PeopleSoft systems for benefits purposes

Conducts compliance reviews of FMLA cases, in accordance with applicable state and federal law; conducts annual FMLA case audits

Enters and reviews leave of absence (LOA) data in the University's HRIS system

Process contributions and withdrawals and approves applications within the University's sick leave benefit plans based on eligibility

Calculates, reviews and provides reports of leave dates, eligible prior state service, transferable sick and vacation hours and longevity pay. Communicates leave and prior state service information to Payroll and other departments as needed

Develops and executes timely communications (e.g. website information updates, training materials, and informational fliers), related to benefits and leave administration, for the human resources department and employees

Responsible for the development and maintenance of monthly and annual benefit and leave administration reports

Provides accurate financial reporting and billing reconciliation for benefit and retirement programs

Ensures administration and compliance of Affordable Care Act rules and regulations

Provides benefit-related information for new employee orientation and other benefit-related training offered to University employees

Assists with strategic planning of the LOA program and other benefit projects

May lead complex benefit and leave administration related projects

Ensures compliance with all HR policies and procedures

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Additional duties may include collaborating with internal stakeholders and external agencies to resolve complex benefits and leave issues, support audits, and respond to regulatory inquiries

The position may also assist with testing system updates or process improvements related to benefits and leave administration, while ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to University policies and applicable laws

Qualification

PeopleSoftFMLA complianceHRIS systemsData analysisFinancial reportingCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline

Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed

Requires a minimum of three (3) year of directly job-related experience

Responsible for analytical review of the University of Houston benefits programs to ensure all regulatory compliance standards and requirements are met

Analyzes hire, termination and benefits data in the UH and ERS PeopleSoft systems for benefits purposes

Conducts compliance reviews of FMLA cases, in accordance with applicable state and federal law; conducts annual FMLA case audits

Enters and reviews leave of absence (LOA) data in the University's HRIS system

Process contributions and withdrawals and approves applications within the University's sick leave benefit plans based on eligibility

Calculates, reviews and provides reports of leave dates, eligible prior state service, transferable sick and vacation hours and longevity pay

Communicates leave and prior state service information to Payroll and other departments as needed

Responsible for the development and maintenance of monthly and annual benefit and leave administration reports

Provides accurate financial reporting and billing reconciliation for benefit and retirement programs

Ensures administration and compliance of Affordable Care Act rules and regulations

Provides benefit-related information for new employee orientation and other benefit-related training offered to University employees

Assists with strategic planning of the LOA program and other benefit projects

May lead complex benefit and leave administration related projects

Ensures compliance with all HR policies and procedures

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external agencies to resolve complex benefits and leave issues, support audits, and respond to regulatory inquiries

Assists with testing system updates or process improvements related to benefits and leave administration, while ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to University policies and applicable laws