Senior Benefits & Leave Management Analyst

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team. The role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, leave of absence administration, disability processes, benefits systems, and employee support.

The position will help lead annual Open Enrollment, manage vendor partnerships, ensure compliance and operational excellence, and align with Creighton\'s Jesuit, Catholic mission and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience administering comprehensive benefits programs and managing leaves of absence, including experience with medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, and disability programs.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and applicable leave requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits platforms, including Oracle HCM, ADP, or comparable systems.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail to assess benefits and leave matters, identify compliance concerns, recommend workable solutions, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and experience supporting employees, managers, and internal stakeholders through complex benefits or leave matters.
• Experience delivering benefits education and employee engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership by gathering plan data, analyzing trends, and identifying opportunities for consideration in plan design and vendor discussions.
• Manage monthly benefits billing and tracking, reconcile vendor invoices against enrollment records, and work with vendors, Payroll, and Finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Own leave management and administer leaves of absence in ADP across multiple states, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, and University leave programs.
• Process and audit leave requests and documentation, monitor applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and recommend procedure updates in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.
• Work closely with the HR generalist team, Payroll, and vendors to coordinate employee support, benefits continuation, premium payments, and return-to-work transitions.
• Guide employees and managers on leave options, procedures, and next steps while managing multiple cases and deadlines.
• Administer the Vacation Donation Program and CURA Fund Program, including requests, eligibility review, tracking, and coordination with Payroll and the HR generalist team.
• Under the guidance of leadership, support benefits program compliance with applicable requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison for benefits and leave vendors, resolve service discrepancies, and monitor service quality.
• Support vendor performance reviews and develop processes that improve efficiency for employees, HR, and vendor partners.
• In concert with Creighton\'s mission, conduct educational sessions, webinars, and benefits fairs to improve employee understanding of available programs.
• Answer routine and complex benefits and leave questions and develop resources that support employees through life events and transitions.
• Maintain accurate benefits and retirement data across Oracle HCM, ADP, and vendor platforms, and support integrations, reporting, and data quality.

Skills

Analytical judgment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Benefits education

Employee engagement

HRIS proficiency

HR systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Oracle HCM

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Creighton University is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team. The role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, leave of absence administration, disability processes, benefits systems, and employee support.

The position will help lead annual Open Enrollment, manage vendor partnerships, ensure compliance and operational excellence, and align with Creighton\'s Jesuit, Catholic mission and strategic initiatives.