Barnard College · 16 hours ago
Benefits & Compensation Analyst
New York City, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expBarnard College is a prestigious institution seeking a Benefits & Compensation Analyst to support the administration and improvement of their benefits and compensation programs. This role involves providing analytical, operational, and customer service support to ensure the programs are competitive and compliant while managing compensation benchmarking and reporting.
Continuing EducationEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement (403(b)), flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, workers’ compensation, COBRA, and unemployment
Manage designated components of benefits administration as assigned, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a high level of service
Assist with annual Open Enrollment activities, including system configuration, testing, audits, employee communications, and coordination with vendors and carriers
Respond to employee benefit inquiries and resolve issues in collaboration with vendors, carriers, and internal partners
Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and benefits systems and perform regular audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity
Plan, host and attend Orientation and training sessions for employees to understand benefits and total rewards offerings
Serve as the primary analyst for compensation benchmarking, market pricing, and reporting
Conduct external market analyses and internal equity reviews using salary surveys, benchmarking tools, and internal data
Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and summaries to support decision-making by Human Resources leadership
Support job evaluation, classification, and reclassification processes in accordance with College policies and collective bargaining agreements
Assist with salary planning processes, including annual merit, equity, and structural adjustment cycles
Support documentation and tracking of compensation decisions to ensure consistency and transparency
Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits and compensation, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and COBRA
Assist in maintaining compliance calendars, documentation, and audit materials
Support the preparation and maintenance of plan documents, summaries, policies, procedures, and internal guidance materials
Support vendor and consultant relationships by assisting with data requests, renewals, reporting, and issue resolution
Compile census, utilization, and cost data for carriers, consultants, actuaries, and leadership review
Participate in benefits and total rewards projects, including system enhancements, reporting automation, process improvements, and wellness initiatives
Assist with testing, documentation, and rollout support for HRIS and benefits system changes
Assist in developing benefits and compensation communication materials, including guides, trainings, FAQs, presentations, and internal reference tools
Support employee education initiatives and information sessions related to benefits and total rewards
Provide high-quality, responsive, and empathetic customer service to faculty and staff on benefits and compensation-related matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of experience in human resources, benefits administration, compensation analysis, or a related analytical role
Demonstrated experience working with compensation benchmarking tools, surveys, and HRIS platforms
Preferred
Experience in higher education or a similarly complex organization
Professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement (403(b))
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition benefits
Workers’ compensation
COBRA
Unemployment
Company
Barnard College
Barnard College provides liberal arts education to young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eileen DiBenedetto
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance
Kelli A. Murray, JD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer
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