Benefits Analyst II

Job Description Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational, and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families, and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in. The Benefits Analyst II works under minimum supervision, administering day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending plan, health savings plan, 401(k) plan, and other voluntary benefits. Schedule: Hybrid, one day a week on-site Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition package What you will do: Main contact with vendor relationships with benefits brokers. Work with broker to develop and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other perks. Analyze benefits data, including cost, utilization, and employee feedback, to make recommendations for program improvements. Review comparison of the organization’s benefits programs against industry standards to ensure competitiveness. Monitor the cost-effectiveness of benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive yet sustainable. Work with the broker to ensure that all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws, such as ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other relevant regulations. Conduct internal audits of benefits programs to identify and mitigate potential risk Assist with managing employee benefit and wellness programs to include roll out of benefits to employees. Assist with 401k plan, including Plan Administrator duties and ongoing compliance, reporting, and filing requirements. Lead or participate in projects related to the implementation of new benefits programs or changes to existing ones. Assist with response to escalated benefit inquiries, assess employees’ needs and advise employees appropriately, and provide timely resolution options. Assist with developing, implementing, and delivering training, marketing, and/or educational tools to communicate and educate employees on benefit policies, procedures, programs, and systems. Mentor and guide total rewards analysts and other HR team members. Lead RFP Process as needed. Other duties as assigned. What you will have: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Minimum three years’ experience in a Benefits Administration role, administering policies relating to benefits (group health/dental/vision, group life, employee assistance plans, disability, 401k, workers’ compensation, education plans, performance management, flex spending arrangements and employee assistance programs), payroll and pay practices, time-off policies, FMLA, etc. for in-state and multi-state employees. Strong attention to detail is required. Experience with Microsoft Excel is required. Corporate business experience in related function preferred. Must pass pre-employment background investigations. Why work at GCE: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms at all our office locations #INDLOPESUP At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff candidates will be asked to review GCE’s staff expectations as part of the application process. Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.