Strategic Benefits & Leave Analyst

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellbeing program

Discounted WGU tuition

Flexible paid time off

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Benefits Analyst to ensure smooth delivery of employee benefit plans nationwide. You will provide customer service, assist with enrollment, and support leave and accommodation processes.

You will analyze data, run reports, audit processes, and partner with People & Talent, Payroll, and vendors to design and administer programs, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field.
• 2-3 years of LOA and accommodations experience.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide benefits and leave program support for employees.
• Respond to benefits questions via multiple channels.
• Perform case reviews and ensure compliant processing.
• Audit data, generate reports, and support program improvements.
• Train teammates and share knowledge across the organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Workday

Job description

Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Benefits Analyst to ensure smooth delivery of employee benefit plans nationwide. You will provide customer service, assist with enrollment, and support leave and accommodation processes.

You will analyze data, run reports, audit processes, and partner with People & Talent, Payroll, and vendors to design and administer programs, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.