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Benefits Reporting Analyst

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Texas State University
Location
San Marcos
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Job Details

Posting Number:

2025139

Posting/Functional Title:

Benefits Reporting Analyst

University Pay Plan Title:

Human Resources Analyst

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Human Resources

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$4,229.58

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

  • Prior experience with reporting and analysis associated with employee benefit plans.
  • Past experience with HRIS systems and running queries and reports from such systems is required.
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required. Candidates without a degree may be considered if they have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build constructive and effective relationships while using diplomacy and tact to find common ground in resolving issues and diffusing high-tension situations comfortably.
  • Must be cooperative and approachable, able to gain trust and support to collaborate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with and knowledge of benefit programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) along with the reporting requirements associated with these entities is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of federal and statutory laws including, but not limited to, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, EEO, ADA, ACA, and HIPAA are preferred along with prior experience leading efforts to ensure compliance with ACA reporting requirements.

Job Description:

Responsible for providing professional level support to either the Benefits, Classification and Compensation, or HRIS areas of Human Resources.

Job Duties:

  • Produces, audits, and timely submits the reports required by benefit programs administered by the State of Texas ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Submit reports to TRS on a frequency that best serves institutional imperatives and the needs of retirees.
  • Runs reports from the University’s HRIS system to audit benefits enrollment (including mandatory enrollment), financial data, and vendor reports to identify and correct discrepancies within the timeframes required by the plan administrators. Conducts detailed reconciliation using multiple sources and reports.
  • Ensures that employees who experience scheduling (total hours worked) or other classification changes which impact their benefits eligibility are appropriately captured via routine reporting and works with benefits colleagues on addressing necessary data changes that are needed in the University’s internal systems. Audits/confirms/corrects reporting for employees impacted by such changes via the state administrator’s portal.
  • Manages reporting related to concurrent employment with state agencies/school districts/other entities that may impact eligibility for benefits provided by the University and the University’s obligations with external State administrators e.g. TRS.
  • Works with HRIS to identify reporting needs and enhancements.
  • Reviews and corrects errors that are identified upon the submission of census/demographic reports and ensures that corrections and/or corrected files are submitted at the appropriate frequency to ensure the University’s compliance with the requirements of plan administrators. Responds to requests from payroll to make benefits related data corrections.
  • Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly reports to confirm employee eligibility, address errors, and to confirm that contribution amounts are accurate. Interprets benefit related reconciliation reports for the entering of benefit adjustments including collecting and refunding of deductions each biweekly and monthly payroll.
  • Prepares government filings (e.g. ACA reporting), plan audits, and other compliance requirements. Responsible for federal, state, and/or vendor reporting.
  • Assists the Benefits HR Specialist and provides support to Payroll in the HR/Payroll coding for yearly benefit changes during open enrollment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned which may include, but not be limited to, supporting employees with benefits related inquiries and general benefits administration.

Job Open Date:

11/12/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight):

12/03/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, recommendation letter(s), and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50371

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building.  As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.  A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College).  With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.  In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff.  Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support.  For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million.  The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection.  Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. 

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

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Location
601 University Drive
 San Marcos
Texas
78666
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