What are the responsibilities and job description for the Total Rewards Analyst position at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research?
Job Description Summary:
The Total Rewards Analyst supports the design, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the organization's Total Rewards programs.
This position ensures competitive and compliant practices that align with the organization’s strategic objectives. The Analyst will collaborate across HR and other departments to deliver data-driven insights, support employee engagement initiatives, and optimize Benefits programs.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Job Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:
Full time, Regular
Compensation Range:
Hiring Range: $70,689 - $88,362
Job Location: Boulder
Job Type: Hybrid (minimum of 3 days a week is required to be on-site)
Position Type & Term: Full-time, Regular
Application Deadline: 2/7/2025
Required application materials: RESUME
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
Total Rewards Program Analysis, Operations, and Administration
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience required:
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:
Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
The Total Rewards Analyst supports the design, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the organization's Total Rewards programs.
This position ensures competitive and compliant practices that align with the organization’s strategic objectives. The Analyst will collaborate across HR and other departments to deliver data-driven insights, support employee engagement initiatives, and optimize Benefits programs.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Job Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:
Full time, Regular
Compensation Range:
Hiring Range: $70,689 - $88,362
- Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*
Job Location: Boulder
Job Type: Hybrid (minimum of 3 days a week is required to be on-site)
Position Type & Term: Full-time, Regular
Application Deadline: 2/7/2025
Required application materials: RESUME
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
Total Rewards Program Analysis, Operations, and Administration
- Participate in and support leave management administration
- Lead the ADA accommodation process, working collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Total Rewards, Office of General Counsel, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other team members to administer employee benefits programs, which may include health, wellness, retirement, ADA, leave, and/or voluntary benefits.
- Serves as a wellness program manager and primary contact for staff to obtain information and guidance about UCAR wellness programs, including services provided through employee assistance, health, and wellness plans and vendors. Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to utilize employer health vendors, programs, and best practices in order to help reduce healthcare claims costs, resulting in ROI of these programs and vendors by achieving cost containment goals for UCAR’s healthcare plans.
- Contribute to and assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for leadership, including issue identification and solution options recommendations for process and program adjustments that support organizational strategy and/or compliance with internal policies and practices, and applicable local, state, and federal laws, as appropriate.
- Stay current on market trends, industry best practices, and regulatory changes affecting ADA and wellness programs.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Total Rewards programs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align rewards strategies with broader organizational goals.
- Research compliance items as requested.
- Support other benefits processes as requested.
- Support compensation projects and processes as requested.
- Provide backup duties for other Total Rewards team members as needed. Cross-train on various tasks to ensure backup capabilities meet team needs.
- Provide clear and concise communication to employees about Benefits programs, policies, and updates
- Deliver information and training in multiple formats such as emails, presentations, meetings, calls, guides, and Sundog pages.
- Act as a resource for employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, and rewards programs. Lead initiatives to create team-wide standards for employee inquiry responses.
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience in Human Resources, Program Administration and/or Leadership, Data Analysis, and Reporting, or a similar area;
- or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to translate complicated technical topics into language easily understood by all employees.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective interpersonal and working relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with Google Workspace products
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Prior experience administering organization plans or programs
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
- Ability to work in a high-volume environment, prioritize work, and meet stated deadlines.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive employee data.
- Working understanding of ADA and wellness principles, practices and procedures, including familiarity with UCAR’s benefit offerings
- Prior experience administering benefits plans or programs
- Experience with Workday or similar Human Capital Management system.
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:
- Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities
- UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one
- Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)
- 10 paid holidays
- 10 days of sick leave each year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary
- EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost
Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
Salary : $70,689 - $88,362
