Job Description

Benefits/HRIS Analyst

Office of Human Resources Management, Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:        

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of HRIS and Compensation and the Senior Manager of Benefits, the Benefits/HRIS Analyst is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of the tuition remission program, ensuring its efficient operation, and providing exemplary customer service to employees and their dependents who seek educational opportunities.

 

The Benefit Analyst is also responsible for ensuring accurate and timely data management, reporting, and analysis for all benefit related programs.

 

Essential Functions         

Tuition Remission Administration:

• Performs the day-to-day activities relating to processing of the tuition remission benefit.
• Communicates with employees and managers/supervisors regarding tuition remission eligibility and ensures that all parties are aware of their responsibilities and the process for applying for tuition remission benefits.
• Performs data entry in University’s systems of record to update tuition remission related data.
• Conducts regular audits of tuition remission awards to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Works with the Payroll Services team for accurate and timely processing of tuition remission related taxes.
• Monitors the tuition remission email, researches inquiries, resolves issues and responds to all inquiries in a timely manner.

Benefits/HRIS Administration:

• Manages and maintains benefit related data in the HRIS database, including data entry and performing quality assurance.
• Analyzes benefits, enrollment trends and contributions to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborates with HR, payroll, and finance to reconcile benefits-related data and resolve discrepancies.
• Assists with the administration of other benefits/HRIS programs and processes.

 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Additional Functions       

• Assists on special projects

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience         

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in benefit administration.

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills       

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Pivot).
• Strong analytical skills, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of benefit/HRIS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information are essential for success in this role.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Professional HR certifications, including Society of Human Resources Management: Senior/Professional in Human Resources (SPHR/PHR), Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP/CP); Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $65,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $70,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

FLSA: Exempt

           

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7190

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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