Employee Benefits Analyst

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

ASRS pension

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) seeks an Employee Benefits Analyst to join District Support Services. You will serve as the primary liaison between employees, payroll, HR, and benefits providers to ensure disability, leave, and benefit programs run smoothly and in compliance.

Responsibilities include evaluating eligibility, processing life events, managing pre-tax accounts, and generating reports to support data integrity and decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of work experience in human resources, which includes the administration, analyses, and/or support of employee benefits projects, programs, and/or initiatives.
• Experience with benefits administration, HR operations, or compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between employees, payroll, HR, benefits providers, and leave specialists to ensure benefits run smoothly and in compliance.
• Evaluates eligibility and processes QLEs and benefit changes, including pre-tax accounts and disability workflows.
• Maintains accurate records and generates reports to support data integrity and decision making.
• Provides cross-functional support across all Employee Benefits programs and handles special projects as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Benefits administration

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

Employee Benefits Analyst

Job ID: 323363

Location: District Support Services Cntr

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE

Grade

114

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level by becoming the go-to resource for employee benefits?

We're looking for an Employee Benefits Analyst who's not only detail-driven but also passionate about supporting employees through key moments in their personal and professional lives.

In this dynamic role, you'll serve as a vital link between employees, payroll, HR, benefits providers, and leave specialists, ensuring that benefit programs like disability, unpaid leave, qualifying life events, and flexible spending accounts run smoothly and in compliance with policies and laws.

From evaluating eligibility and guiding employees through benefit options to maintaining accurate records and providing insightful reports, you'll play a central role in creating a seamless benefits experience.

If you're someone who thrives on problem-solving, values clear communication, promotes data integrity, consistently nails defined timelines, and wants to make a real impact in the day‑to‑day lives of employees, this is the opportunity for you. Join a team that values accuracy, empathy, service, and continuous improvement, where your work truly matters.

Essential Functions

25% - Employee Inquiries, Appeals & Project Planning:

• Serves as the first tier for resolving inquiries via the benefits hotline/service inbox, drafts targeted employee communications, compiles documentation for benefit appeals, and actively participates in the planning and implementation phases of departmental projects and process improvements.

20% - Benefits & Payroll Modifications:

• Initiates, prepares, and submits updates for general benefit withholdings to ensure accurate payroll adjustments.

20% - Leave, Disability & Account Administration:

• Serves as the primary liaison for unpaid leaves of absence, evaluating employment status, calculating payroll premium arrears, and facilitating payment options.
• Administers unsubstantiated pre‑tax spending account claims, short‑term disability processes, and status reporting for leadership.

15% Offboarding & Status Transitions:

• Serves as the primary benefits approver in HCM for automated termination workflows, performs SSN verifications for annual 1095‑C compliance, and year‑end termination processes.

10% - Eligibility, Compliance & Records Verification:

• Manages Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) and validates employee benefit eligibility across coverage tiers.
• Processes dependent tuition waivers and completes official compliance verifications (including Medicare CMS L654 forms and Coordination of Benefits requests).
• Assists the ASRS administrator with pension eligibility. Manages active and former employee benefits records per Arizona record retention schedules.

10% - Departmental Assistance & Other Duties:

• Provides cross‑functional support across all Employee Benefits programs and executes additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of work experience in human resources, which includes the administration, analyses, and/or support of employee benefits projects, programs, and/or initiatives.

OR

An equivalent combination of the education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

3+ years of directly related experience in employee benefits administration, HR generalist operations, or benefits compliance.

System/Software Experience: 2+ years of hands‑on experience using Human Capital Management (HCM) systems (e.g., Enterprise HCM platforms like Workday, Oracle, or PeopleSoft) for payroll adjustments and lifecycle workflow processing.

Systems & Data Integrity: Expertise in navigating automated workflow approvals, maintaining database accuracy, and generating custom reporting/metrics.

Benefits & Payroll Integration: Strong working knowledge of pre‑tax spending accounts (FSA/HSA), short‑term disability, leaves of absence (LOA), and payroll withholding adjustments.

Familiarity with public retirement systems (e.g., ASRS pension eligibility) and state record retention guidelines (e.g., Arizona public record retention schedules).

Posting Close Date

First Review 10/14/2026

Open until filled

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.