Associate Analyst (Leave Administration), HR Shared Services

Troweprice; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Rowe Price, a premier global asset management firm based in Owings Mills, seeks an Associate Analyst (Leave Administration) to support day-to-day leave administration across the U.S. and Canada.

You will respond to inquiries, maintain records, and collaborate with Benefits Analysts, HR partners, and vendors to resolve issues in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail, process adherence, and the ability to work within standardized procedures while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in leave administration, employee benefits, human resources, or related operational support environment preferred.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers' comp, state paid leave).

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day leave administration by responding to associate inquiries and maintaining records.
• Collaborates with Benefits Analyst, team members, internal partners, and external vendors.
• Contributes to projects like Maryland Paid Family Leave readiness and Global Leave Hub.
• Ensures timely, accurate delivery of leave and benefits processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Excel

Job description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou'll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity .

Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you .

About the Team

The Global HR Shared Services and Payroll team, a division of the HR Enablement Team, is a centralized hub of HR administration and operational functions supported by a multi-tiered service delivery model. The team manages the myHR portal which serves as a self-service associate platform for HR information such as benefits, payroll, HR policies, other HR programs, and questions. The group is responsible for delivering results that improve the associates' experience and efficiency while enabling the HR department to focus on advancing the firm's strategic initiatives.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will be a service-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, effectively managing competing priorities, multiple deadlines, and evolving business needs. As a member of our Tier 2 Benefits Services team, you will play an important role in supporting the leave experience for associates across the U.S. and Canada.

This role supports day-to-day leave administration by responding to associate inquiries, completing established processes, maintaining accurate records, and helping resolve routine benefits and leave issues. Working within standardized procedures and established parameters, you will collaborate closely with the Benefits Analyst (Leave Administration), other team members, internal partners, and external vendors, escalating more complex questions when appropriate.

The Associate Analyst (Leave Administration) will contribute to several high-impact initiatives, including implementation of a new third-party leave administrator, Maryland Paid Family Leave readiness, and development of the Global Leave Hub, a centralized resource for consistent leave information and processes across regions. The role will also support benefits projects, reporting, communications, technology enhancements, and process improvements that strengthen operational excellence and service delivery.

Success in this role requires attention to detail, adaptability, accountability, and collaboration. You will be responsible for the quality and timeliness of your work, regularly verifying that deliverables meet team objectives and seeking guidance on new or more complex assignments. Clear, timely, and professional communication will be essential when supporting associates and working with partners across Human Resources, Associate Relations, Payroll, and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation and monitoring activities for a variety of human resource programs. With guidance, performs a variety of historical analyses to inform program development and improvements.
• With some guidance, conducts analyses to predict effectiveness of programs in achieving desired results.
• Participates in the implementation and execution of effective framework for various human resource projects such as succession planning, talent management, coaching, and team structure.
• Applies a foundational working knowledge of tactical and theoretical concepts required to assist in the development of effective advisory solutions in support of business unit or human resource initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Preferred:

• Prior experience in leave administration, employee benefits, human resources, employee services, or a related operational support environment.
• Foundational knowledge of employee benefits and leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and state paid leave programs, with an interest in continuing to build regulatory knowledge.
• Experience using Workday or a similar HRIS platform and case management systems such as Salesforce or ServiceNow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including experience using formulas, filters, tables, or pivot tables.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures, apply