Comp and Benefits Analyst

Summary

Job Description

The Compensation & Benefits Analyst assists with the administration of NTTA’s leave of absence programs, employee and retiree benefit programs, workers’ compensation programs, annual enrollment, wellness programs, and compensation programs. This position also assists with human resources information system administration for the Compensation & Benefits team and document, and record support for the organization.

The Compensation & Benefits Analyst will provide guidance, support and solutions to their assigned departments and HR Generalists on a wide variety of benefits, leave and compensation matters.

Pay: $62,556 - $82,310

Responsibilities

• Serves as the point of contact for the administration of leaves including FMLA, Workers Compensation, Military Leave, Short- and Long-Term Disability, ADA, HIPAA privacy laws and company attendance guidelines and/or policies for assigned departments.
• Partners with the Compensation & Benefits Manager and the Sr. Compensation & Benefits Analyst in the administration of annual enrollment.
• Administers compensation functions, such as new hire salary justifications, internal movements (promotion, demotion, lateral transfers), developing and analyzing job descriptions, and internal equity for assigned departments.
• Analyzes and develops job descriptions for positions in their assigned department. Regularly reviews and updates job descriptions to ensure the descriptions accurately reflect the work performed by incumbents.
• Partners with the Compensation & Benefits Manager and Sr. Compensation & Benefits Analyst to organize, evaluate, and coordinate compensation studies, and participates in compensation surveys.
• Partners with the Compensation & Benefits Manager and Sr. Compensation & Benefits Analyst to evaluate current benefits/processes, industry trends and legislative requirements, and present recommendations for changes or enhancements to management.
• Works with the Compensation & Benefits team to coordinate annual enrollment, annual benefits and wellness events, benefit vendor on-site visits, and wellness program initiatives.
• Partners with the Sr. Compensation & Benefits Analyst to assist with the administration of benefit plans by reconciling payroll deductions/employer contributions, processing payments to vendors, responding to general questions, and disseminating information.
• Assists with benefits inquiries by meeting with employees to answer questions and assists with benefit plan issues by collaborating with providers and third-party administrators to provide timely customer service.
• Advises employees regarding eligibility and coverage provisions for medical, dental, vision, group life, disability, and retirement plans. Delivers new hire orientation and other related areas of employee/supervisor training.
• Working in collaboration with the HRIS Manager, coordinates HRIS activities by coordinating set ups and interface processes relating to the organization’s human resources information systems, troubleshooting interface errors, and system testing.
• Assist with ad hoc projects across the Compensation & Benefits function as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years’ directly related experience administering leave of absence programs.
• 3-5 years’ directly related experience administering employee benefit programs.
• 3-5 years’ directly related experience with basic compensation administration.
• Direct experience with and knowledge of FMLA, Workers Compensation, Disability and other leave and benefits programs, policies and applicable laws.
• Intermediate experience and knowledge of MS Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave benefits in an HRIS System.
  
  

Preferred

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• Able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of all state/federal laws related to compensation, benefits and welfare programs, a general understanding of human resources laws/practices including HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and USERRA and a solid understanding of benefit plan design and policy.
• Direct experience with self-insured benefits administration in a government environment.
• PeopleSoft administration experience.
  
  

About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.

Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.