**Overview** _As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_ + The Senior Benefits Analyst supports the effective delivery and continuous improvement of University of Utah Health’s benefit programs, including health, retirement, and voluntary offerings. + This role combines advanced operational expertise with hands-on project and system support, ensuring employees receive accurate, timely, and customer-focused service. + The Senior Benefits Analyst partners with vendors, colleagues, and internal stakeholders to administer benefits, resolve complex cases, and contribute to initiatives that enhance both employee experience and operational efficiency. Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system. **Responsibilities** **Operational Administration** + Administers core benefit programs, including health, retirement, and life insurance, ensuring accurate processing of enrollments, terminations, and life events. + Manages transactions, audits, and file feeds with vendors; analyzes and resolves errors to maintain data integrity. + Collaborates with Payroll and Accounting to confirm accurate payroll deductions and reconciliations. **Project & System Implementation** + Leads aspects of annual open enrollment, including system configuration, testing updates, coordinating communications, and supporting vendor interfaces. + Participates in the implementation of new benefit programs, system enhancements, and process improvements, contributing to project plans, testing, and rollout activities. + Tracks benefit trends and legislative changes; assists in aligning programs and processes with compliance requirements. **Employee Consultation & Support** + Provides guidance to employees on complex benefit matters, with a focus on retirement transitions. + Responds to escalated inquiries and provides resolution for sensitive or complex issues in line with policy and compliance requirements. **Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration** + Partners with external vendors and consultants to support benefit plan administration and service delivery. + May participate in benefit surveys and use benchmark data to prepare analyses and recommendations. + Builds effective working relationships across HR, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery of benefits. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** + Advanced knowledge of benefits administration practices and regulatory requirements. + Strong analytical and data management skills; ability to audit, reconcile, and produce actionable reports. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly to varied audiences. + Effective project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. + Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners. + High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a compliance-driven environment. **Qualifications** **Qualifications** **Required** + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Six years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits administration, including program operations, employee consultation, and vendor coordination. + Demonstrated ability to manage benefit processes with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. + Experience interpreting and applying benefits-related regulations and compliance requirements. **Qualifications (Preferred)** **Preferred** + Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. + Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation or equivalent professional certification. + Experience supporting benefits-related system implementations, testing, or large-scale enrollment events. + Strong project management skills with a track record of contributing to cross-functional initiatives. **Working Conditions and Physical Demands** _Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._ + This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. **Physical Requirements** Listening, Sitting, Speaking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed **_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_** **EEO Statement** _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations._ _All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._ _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._ _To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_ _Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_ _The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._ _This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._ **Requisition Number** _78403_ **Reg/Temp** _Regular_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Shift** _Day_ **Work Schedule** _M-F_ **Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Non-Clinical_ **Location Name** _Business Services Building_ **Workplace Set Up** _Hybrid_ **_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_ **_State_** _UT_ **Department** _COR ISC 05A HR Total Rewards_ **Category** _Human Resources_ **Workplace Set Up** _Hybrid_