HR Benefits Analyst

Unitek Learning; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a qualified HR Benefits Analyst to administer and maintain employee benefit plans, including health and wellness programs. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in employee benefits and leave management, a strong compliance background, and is comfortable in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day HRIS transactions, guiding employees on benefits, and analyzing benefit utilization. Candidates should have excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in employee benefits, leave management, and ADA accommodation processes.
• Strong knowledge of benefit program regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA) and best practices.
• Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, or as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain all employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Manage day-to-day transactions and data within HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Guide and support employees in understanding and utilizing benefit programs.

Skills

Employee benefits knowledge

Leave management experience

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical support skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: HR Benefits Analyst

Purpose of the Position:

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and a positive employee experience. This includes data analysis, reporting, supporting HRIS system implementations, and resolving benefit-related issues. This role also supports leave of absence management and ADA accommodations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain all employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Ability to work on-site in an in-office environment for up to 5 days per week.
• Manage day-to-day transactions and data within HRIS and benefits administration platforms, conducting regular audits for accuracy.
• Guide and support employees in understanding and utilizing benefit programs; act as a main point of contact for benefit-related inquiries.
• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state‑specific leaves, STD/LTD), including eligibility, approval, and return‑to‑work processes.
• Oversee and track ADA accommodation requests, collaborating with leadership and legal to ensure policies and processes are compliant and employee needs are met.
• Lead and coordinate annual open enrollment, qualifying life events, and new hire benefit onboarding.
• Analyze benefit utilization and costs, preparing regular reports to inform plan design recommendations and strategic decisions.
• Liaise with vendors, brokers, and third‑party administrators, resolving complex issues and billing discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of benefit communications and compliance documentation.
• Responsible for all reporting and compliance with all benefits related matters, such as ACA, 5500 and discrimination testing, including 401(k).
• Ensure legal compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and state regulations.
• Development and execution of wellness initiatives and strategy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in employee benefits, leave management, and ADA accommodation processes.
• Strong knowledge of benefit program regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA) and best practices.
• Experience with leave of absence management and ADA accommodation processes.
• Clear and compassionate communication skills; experience supporting employees and working with cross‑functional teams.
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential HR data.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi‑task and manage several projects simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and/or related software.
• Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product/Implementation experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, or as a team member.
• Performs job under general supervision and work with specialized or technical positions requiring specialist training, experience or knowledge.
• Exposure to multi‑state benefits administration is desirable.

Position Status: Hybrid role

Full‑time position with responsibilities of approximately 40 hours per week at the institution. This position will be classified as an “At‑will”