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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Benefits Analyst in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Benefits Analyst with a focus on leaves and accommodations to join our team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling complex leave management, workplace accommodations, and benefits administration while ensuring exceptional employee experience and customer service. This highly visible role provides personal-touch customer service to WGU employees nationwide through our high-pace and high-growth environment.
Location:This position requires you to be located within 50 miles of Salt Lake City, UTwith the ability to work a hybrid schedule in office 3-4 days a week at our headquarters: 4001 South 700 East Salt Lake City, UT 84107.
What you'll do... * Administer all leave of absence requests and accommodations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures. * Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other departments to effectively manage leaves and accommodations, providing timely and accurate information to employees and stakeholders. * Serve as the primary point of contact for employees inquiring about leave and accommodation options, providing comprehensive guidance and support. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees and cross-functional teams, promoting a positive employee experience and fostering collaboration. * Analyze leave and accommodation data, identifying trends and providing recommendations for continuous improvement of policies and procedures. * Lead training sessions and workshops to educate employees and managers on leave and accommodation policies, rights, and responsibilities. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to leaves and accommodations, ensuring employee privacy and data security. * Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to leaves and disability accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws.
What you'll need... * 2-3 years of experience specifically working with Leaves of Absence or Accommodations * Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (1 year experience = 1 year education) * Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to benefits * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products * Superb written and verbal communication skills * Strong problem solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Bonus points for... * Prior experience in a large organization's human resources function * HR shared services center experience * Prior experience with HRIS/payroll systems * Progress towards or completion of CBP, CEBS, or other HR-related certifications
Why Join WGU? * We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits * We offer generous retirement and health-saving-account company... For full info follow application link.
Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.