Position Description

The Benefits and Compensation Analyst provides professional support in various functions of human resources at CFCC. The Benefits & Compensation Analyst is responsible for the following HR functional areas: Benefits & Leave Administration and Compensation Analysis.   This position provides subject matter expertise in: benefits, project management, compliance, policy & procedure development, communications, researching and compiling data/reports and compensation. In addition, this position maintains high standards for HR customer service and provides support for the accuracy and maintenance of data in various HR systems.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Primary Responsibilities: 
Compensation Functions: 

• Evaluate new and existing positions by investigating and analyzing position duties and responsibilities to determine appropriate classification and salary levels; conduct job analysis (desk audits) as necessary;
  • Evaluates and maintains salary equity during the hiring and fiscal year review processes.
  • Assist with the development occupational qualifications and job leveling matrices;
  • Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Manage and coordinate the design, administration and reporting of online and hard copy surveys;
  • Gather and compile market data on compensation, benefits, and performance management practices for all positions utilizing market data, salary survey information from national, regional, and local sources;
  • Conduct wage, salary and surveys, analyze the data and assist with the development of market price compensation levels to establish the fair market value of jobs;
• Update job descriptions and levels for all positions and ensure accuracy; 
• Utilize published surveys to obtain and analyze market pay rates, make recommendations on appropriate pay grade level, review recommendations within CFCC context for internal equity and prepare reports on findings and handle administrative steps to formalize recommendations;
• Create presentation ready compensation reports for review and final approval using Excel, PowerPoint and other reporting software applications as needed;
• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the management of intermediate to small-sized projects that have a moderate impact on the organization;
  • Provide analytical support and data analysis on projects and human resources metrics;
  • Assists in the rollout and implementation of HR programs.
  • Consults with customers and business partners on projects.

Benefits Administration:

• Administers benefits programs. 
• Processes changes to employee benefits, reconciles billing for employee benefits, communicates with vendors and employees regarding benefits.
• Interprets – terminology, policies, procedures and rules governing employee benefits and compensation; provide guidance in completing required enrollment and verification forms.
• Organize annual optional benefits open-enrollment through inter-departmental coordination.
• Administers FMLA.
• Administers the Shared Leave Program.
• Adds FMLA or STD into TimeClock Plus.
• Assists with state wide reports (ex. IPEDS and Staff Information).
• Maintain and update employee status forms
• Tracks and identifies ACA eligibility; process ACA 1094 and 1095 forms. 
• Coordinates benefits and health fair.
• Process unemployment benefits.
• Processes wage/employment verifications
• Processes retirement and disability paperwork. Conducts retirement consult meetings with employees and exit interviews with separating employees.
• Maintains benefits files and records.
• Maintains and files employee correspondence and other records.
• Serves on various committees as requested.
• Acts in an official capacity as a “Health Benefit Representative” (HBR for the NC State Health Plan
• Maintain relationships with the benefit broker(s) of record and ensure online benefit enrollment systems are working effectively with the Payroll/ERP system.
• Collaborate with other NC Community Colleges to learn best practices

 
Other Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a back-up to the Senior HR specialist / HR Director
• Back up for TimeClock Administrator.
• Worker’s Compensation primary Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations; survey methodology;
• Able to conduct research, analyze information and data and present findings in a concise format;
• Knowledge of Job Analysis techniques and some exposure to automated job evaluation systems;
• Proficient use of HRIS, Application Tracking systems (ATS), Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and similar Database Applications;
• Able to analyze and interpret policies, practices and procedures;
• Require attention to detail and good written and verbal communications skills;
• Able to work with diverse populations, both internally and externally; and
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Exceptional customer service
• Seeks to improve processes and efficiency
• Detail-oriented
• Strong team player
• Creative problem solver
• Solution-oriented
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great innovative/creative ideas
• Strong writing skills
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration and/or a related field 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources, with working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, organizational design, talent development, performance management, and employment laws, such as EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Maintaining appropriate level of confidentiality in this role is required.
• Proficient in HRIS and ATS systems
• 3 plus years’ experience in compensation analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration and/or a related field 
• 7 years’ experience in human resources, with working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, organizational design, talent development, performance management, and employment laws, such as EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations. 
• 5 plus years’ experience in compensation analysis
• Knowledge of NC Labor and Employment laws is preferred 
• Experience with Colleague, PeopleAdmin, NeoGov, TimeClock Plus or other HR/Payroll Solutions.
• Experience implementing and configuring HRIS systems, modules, or solutions.
• NC Retirement System and State Health Plan knowledge and experience
• HR experience within a Higher Education work environment
• Experience with federal reporting requirements and retirement system procedures. 

Supplemental Information

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.