Benefits/HRIS Analyst

About the role

The Benefits/HRIS Analyst supports the administration, integrity, and analysis of the University’s benefits and HRIS systems. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate benefits-related data, supporting system integrations and reporting, coordinating retirement plan administration, and ensuring the efficient flow of information between HR, Payroll, vendors, and third-party administrators.

Responsibilities

• Leads the day-to-day administration, compliance monitoring, and reporting functions for the University’s 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
• Maintains the technical integrity of benefits systems by monitoring employee data, auditing transactions, and ensuring accurate system configuration and processing.
• Captures and supports file feed integrations between HRIS, Payroll Services, benefits vendors, retirement providers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate and timely data transmission.
• Administers and maintains paid time off programs and balances, including vacation, sick, personal, and other leave accruals, ensuring accurate setup, tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance with University policies and applicable regulations.
• Resolves discrepancies and supports employee inquiries related to time off balances and usage.
• Performs regular audits, reconciliations, and quality control reviews of benefits data to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and improve data integrity.
• Utilizes HRIS and data analytics tools to analyze trends, generate reports, and support operational and strategic decision-making related to benefits and workforce data.
• Assists with payroll-related benefits processing and data entry, including deductions, contribution updates, benefit changes, and retirement plan transactions.
• Assists with benefits-related reporting requirements, compliance filings, and internal audits.
• Pairs with HR, Payroll Services, Finance, and external vendors to troubleshoot system issues, resolve data discrepancies, and improve operational workflows.
• Maintains documentation related to benefits systems, integrations, procedures, and reporting processes.
• Supports benefits projects, system testing, implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provides technical and administrative support related to employee benefits, retirement plans, and HRIS functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HRIS, benefits administration, payroll processing, retirement administration, or a related HR operations role.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, payroll processes, benefits administration systems, and file feed integrations.
• Experience supporting retirement plan administration, benefits reporting, and data reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis functions.

Skills

• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills with the ability to manage large datasets and identify discrepancies or trends.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems, payroll processes, benefits administration systems, and file feed integrations.
• Knowledge of retirement plan administration, payroll deductions, and benefits-related compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and payroll information with discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external vendor teams.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and technical documentation accurately.
• Experience with HRIS reporting tools, data visualization platforms, or business intelligence tools.