Total Rewards Analyst II

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational, and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families, and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

The Total Rewards Analyst II, Benefits Partner works under minimum supervision, administering day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending plan, health savings plan, 401(k) plan, and other voluntary benefits.

Location: 2600 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm. One day per week in office

Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition package

Target hire date: September 2024

What you will do:

• Main contact with vendor relationships with benefits brokers. Work with broker to develop and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other perks.
• Analyze benefits data, including cost, utilization, and employee feedback, to make recommendations for program improvements.
• Review comparison of the organization’s benefits programs against industry standards to ensure competitiveness.
• Monitor the cost-effectiveness of benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive yet sustainable.
• Work with the broker to ensure that all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws, such as ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other relevant regulations.
• Conduct internal audits of benefits programs to identify and mitigate potential risk
• Assist with managing employee benefit and wellness programs to include roll out of benefits to employees.
• Assist with 401k plan, including Plan Administrator duties and ongoing compliance, reporting, and filing requirements.
• Lead or participate in projects related to the implementation of new benefits programs or changes to existing ones.
• Assist with response to escalated benefit inquiries, assess employees’ needs and advise employees appropriately, and provide timely resolution options.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and delivering training, marketing, and/or educational tools to communicate and educate employees on benefit policies, procedures, programs, and systems.
• Mentor and guide total rewards analysts and other HR team members.
• Lead RFP Process as needed.

What you need:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a Benefits Administration role, administering policies relating to benefits (group health/dental/vision, group life, employee assistance plans, disability, 401k, workers’ compensation, education plans, performance management, flex spending arrangements and employee assistance programs), payroll and pay practices, time-off policies, FMLA, etc. for in-state and multi-state employees.
• Prefer experience with Self-Funded plans.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation.

Why work at GCE:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program