Compensation & Benefits Analyst - Plano, TX

North Texas Tollway Authority

Job Summary:

NTTA is an organization sanctioned by the State of Texas to develop and maintain high-quality roadways in North Texas. We are viewed as a cutting-edge leader in the toll industry nationwide, delivering transportation solutions to almost 3 million clients. As a customer-driven organization, our purpose is to enhance the quality of life for area residents. We serve a one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, and continue to grow with it to meet increasing transportation needs. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized, and engaged team. We are looking for individuals to join this team and help us maintain our place as a respected leader and partner in the region’s transportation network.

Job Description:

The NTTA is looking for a seasoned professional to assist with the administration of NTTA’s compensation, benefits, and leave of absence programs. This position is approximately 70% leave of absence administration and 30% benefits and basic compensation administration. Reporting to Compensation and Benefits Manager, this role serves as the central point of contact for the administration of all leaves, which includes, but is not limited to FMLA, Workers Compensation, Military Leave, Short- and Long-Term Disability, ADA, HIPAA privacy laws and company attendance guidelines and/or policies. Cross trains and serves as a back up to the Senior Compensation and Benefits Analyst for data interfaces, retirement plan reconciliations and contribution transmittals.

Job Duties:

Leave of Absence Administration (70%):

This position is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of all leave processes, including the validation of documentation, the complete tracking of leave of absence processes using spreadsheets, preparing metrics, communicating with employees/managers on leave status, interpreting leave of absence information, and translating and disseminating information to appropriate parties. The role is also responsible for effectively streamlining processes and procedures while maintaining exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge and understanding of FMLA, Workers Compensation, Disability and other leave of absence laws, the ability to manage files, intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills, ability to create and manage complex tracking spreadsheets, exceptional customer service, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), strong prioritization and organization skills, consistent tracking and follow-through of tasks. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with other employees, departments and outside vendors, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, a sense of urgency, the ability to handle information of a personal and sensitive nature, and the ability to multi-task.

Benefits and Basic Compensation Administration (30%):

This position is responsible for the administration of health and welfare benefits. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of benefits enrollments, assisting employees with benefits claim issues and plan changes, responding to benefits and retirement plan inquiries, management of all data, and reconciling and processing health and welfare related benefit billings. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates benefit plans and programs. This role is also responsible for resolving problems/disputes between employees (active, retired and terminated) and various vendors. Other duties may include presenting benefit overviews to departments, including new-hire orientations, and assisting with special projects.

Basic compensation plan administration duties include job description development, jobs pay ranges recommendations and prepares salary recommendations.

Works in collaboration with the Senior Compensation and Benefits Analyst and HRIS Manager on HR Systems set-ups and testing, assists with the coordination and completion of special programs as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, mathematics, accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years directly related experience administering leave of absence programs, benefits and basic compensation plan support.
• Direct experience with and knowledge of FMLA, Workers Compensation, Disability and other leave and benefits programs, policies and applicable laws
• Intermediate to advanced level experience and knowledge of MS Office, Outlook and Excel,
• Highly organized and detail-oriented professional who can work independently and enjoys working as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, prioritization, tracking and follow-through of work

PeopleSoft experience preferred. Public Sector experience a plus. HR Certifications (CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, etc.) preferred but not required.

Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule: Full-Time

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