Benefits and Leaves Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist)

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Work type:Staff
Location:Chico
Categories:Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Working independently and under the general supervision of the Director of Benefits, Leaves and Workers' Compensation, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the benefits, leaves and workers' compensation office. Incumbent will provide a full range of moderate to complex administrative coordination of Worker's Compensation and Leaves Programs for CSU Chico State employees. Responsibilities include the application and adherence to guidelines in accordance with laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and procedures related to employee leaves of absence and worker's compensation. Incumbent will assist with confidential and sensitive issues, coordinating with the employees, departments, and others to ensure the processes regarding an employee's leave are done timely, documented and communicated efficiently.

Areas of responsibility include; providing information regarding eligibility, benefit provisions, rates, enrollment and claim procedures for the mandatory state-financed and voluntary benefit programs which includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Dependent/Health Care Reimbursement Account, Flex-Cash Reimbursement Program, Employer-Paid Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Programs, Deferred Retirement Accounts, Trustee's recommended Voluntary Insurance Programs, and regulations governed the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

As a subject matter expert in the operation and maintenance of benefits processing incumbent will utilize the CMS PeopleSoft HR System, to create and update employee benefits records, for the timely transmission of information to appropriate entities. This includes sending an electronic interface and/or creating source documents from PeopleSoft to the State Controller's Office, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and other benefits vendors.

Required Education and Experience:

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training.

AND

Two years of full-time administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Bilingual
• At least 2 years of Human Resources experience with an emphasis in the area of benefits.
• Experience in higher education.
• Advanced skill with Excel or database systems.
• Experience administering State-financed and voluntary benefits plans.
• Thorough knowledge of:
  • Regulations governed the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Time Base: Full-time-1.0

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30. 

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $52,548 - $95,064 per year. 

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

This position as set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017 is not designated as a required mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. 

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus.  We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Anticipated start date: June 1, 2024

Advertised:March 18, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:April 08, 2024 (2:15 PM) Pacific Daylight Time