Department: Human Resources Salary: $56,800 - $64,600

Description:

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

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

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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

9. Ensures administration and compliance of Affordable Care Act rules and regulations.

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

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

12. May lead complex benefit and leave administration related projects.

13. Ensures compliance with all HR policies and procedures.

14. 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.

MQ: 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.

 

Additional Job Posting Information:

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.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.