Senior Benefits Operations Analyst

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art; Indiana; On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is hiring a Benefits Operations Analyst to own day-to-day administration of 403(b), health and welfare programs, FSAs, leaves, and tuition benefits. Reporting to HR Director, you will liaise with retirees, carriers, and auditors while shaping program delivery.

With 3–5 years in benefits, you will drive open enrollment, compliance, and communications, and may grow into broader HR operations responsibilities as systems expand.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressive benefits experience, including direct responsibility for administering retirement and health programs.
• Working knowledge of benefits and leave regulations (IRS, DOL, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA).
• Proven ability to manage relationships with carriers, recordkeepers, brokers, and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Administers retirement plans (403(b)) and benefits programs with compliance focus.
• Leads annual open enrollment and vendor coordination for health and welfare benefits.
• Manages leaves of absence and coordination with payroll and FMLA.
• Oversees billing, invoicing, and premium payments; supports reporting and metrics.
• Develops benefits communications and orientation for new hires.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data reconciliation

Vendor management

Payroll knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business / Finance

Tools

ADP

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is hiring a Benefits Operations Analyst to own day-to-day administration of 403(b), health and welfare programs, FSAs, leaves, and tuition benefits. Reporting to HR Director, you will liaise with retirees, carriers, and auditors while shaping program delivery.

With 3–5 years in benefits, you will drive open enrollment, compliance, and communications, and may grow into broader HR operations responsibilities as systems expand.