Wfu
Senior Benefits Analyst, Human Resources
Winston Salem, NC · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 22 days ago
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About the role
- You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission.
- Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub.
- Job Description *This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for own work.
- Develops training materials related to updates.
- Works to document and resolve any discrepancies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.
- Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents.
- You can select multiple files.
- A cover letter is required for all positions
- It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform.
- Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and at least five years of retirement and benefits-related experience.
- Experience working in human resources, benefits administration, and retirement plan administration.
- Knowledge of ERISA, federal, and state regulations relating to benefit programs.
- Ability to provide superior customer service when working with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in person, email, or by phone. Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively and prioritize in a multitasking environment.
- Experience in the Workday ERP system.
Compensation
- Leads WFU Retirement Plans compliance efforts, including but not limited to non-discrimination testing, IRS annual limits, small sum distributions, Form 5500, retirement plan contribution adjustments, retirement plan eligibility, and inte
Benefits
- Analyzes and reconciles WFU Retirement Plan contribution file for each payroll to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements, IRS regulations, and the timeliness of processing.
- Monitors new and/or changing regulations for the 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans and when applicable, summarizes and makes recommendations to leadership.
- Assists with the coordination, preparation, and participation in the Retirement Plan Committee meetings, including but not limited to logistics, agenda items, meeting minutes, and materials.
- Leads retirement plan-related changes and enhancements in the HR System to support continuous improvement.
- Assists with Workday configuration, reconfiguration, testing, and auditing for benefits-related items, including but not limited to open enrollment, biannual upgrades, salary administration, and ACA 1095 Forms.
- Responsible for streamlining, automating, and maintaining retirement and benefit plan reports, audits, scorecards, and creating new ones, within our system of record when needed.
- Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, tracking, and summarizing benefits and retirement plan information, metrics, and trends.
- Ensures processes and procedures are in place to capture and maintain consistent and accurate benefit-related data.
- Fulfills benefits and retirement plan-related transactions in the HR System.
- Monitors benefits plan eligibility, contributions, premiums, and plan limits.
- Performs audits to ensure the accuracy of health and welfare data in the HR and benefits provider systems.
- Evaluates employee benefits by benchmarking best practices, researching industry trends, tracking legislation, and estimating impact.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
- Accommodations for Applicants
- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
Visa & Work Authorization
- *This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University.
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