Benefits Analyst

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

This role will split 50% time with the Retirement Savings team and 50% with the Health & Life team. The Benefits Department is small but nimble with a focus on providing meaningful benefits to faculty and staff and excellent customer service. This role will report directly to the Senior Director of Benefits but may receive instruction guidance from the Director of Retirement Saving on duties related to the retirement savings programs..

Provides analytical and operational support. Act as a resource, deliver and maintain standardized solutions/services and responds to benefit plan support needs. This role will split time between Retirement Savings and Health & Life Programs and candidates should have experience with retirement plans (both defined contribution and defined benefit type plans) and health and welfare programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, Internal Revenue Codes (as they apply to health and welfare plans), and other statues governing employer sponsored benefit plans.
• Comfortable working knowledge of accounting functions and the ability to evaluate benefit plan budgets.
• Experience with evaluating benefit plan documentation and benefit communication strategies, including composition, review and revision.
• Ability to analyze complex situations (i.e. benefit issues, appeals, administrative issues), identify workable solutions/alternatives and make appropriate determinations and/or recommendations resulting in minimal risk.
• Ability to work effectively, prioritize and be flexible in a high-paced, high-volume environment, and to complete job tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly absorb and lean new concepts and new software programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interpret and communicate policies effectively.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal with ambiguity and willingly explore alternatives and exceptions.
• Presentation and public speaking skills.
• Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, use a computer, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $82,000 to $94,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards pack

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at [email protected] . For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form .

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.