Benefits Analyst, I

Details

Open Date

11/21/2025

Requisition Number

PRN43653B

Job Title

Benefits Analysts

Working Title

Benefits Analyst, I

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code

Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday – Flexible start and end times are subject to supervisor approval.

VP Area

President

Department

Human Resources

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Internal to the Department

Pay Rate Range

$51,000

Close Date

11/26/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The

University Human Resource Management

( UHRM ) department is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support University of Utah Campus and U Health Academic. This role is responsible for researching and analyzing benefit-related matters, assisting colleagues with escalated or complex issues, and contributing to UHRM's commitment to exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and effective support for University leaders.

Reporting to a Senior Benefits Manager within the employee benefits center of expertise, the Benefits Analyst works as part of a collaborative team that administers a wide range of employee benefit plans, manages benefits billing, and resolves benefits and related payroll issues. The individual in this role will serve as a subject matter expert in employee benefits and associated transactions.

The position provides direct service to employees and departments, frequently handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. Strong customer service skills are essential, as is maintaining current knowledge of evolving benefits regulations and ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement.

University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent

health, dental, and wellness coverage

at affordable rates

+

14.2% retirement contributions

• Generous

paid leave time

+

11 paid Holidays

per year

+

50% tuition reduction

for employee after completing six months of full-time benefit-eligible work, and spouse after one year, and dependent children after three years

+

Flex spending accounts

+

Free transit

on most UTA services

• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

• Professional development opportunities

• A wellness program to promote health and quality of life

• Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:

For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator:

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For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to

14.2%

of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at

) before your first paycheck. Certain individuals are not eligible for retirement benefits: employees serving as an exchange employee from outside the State of Utah (such as J-1 exchange visitors) and educational trainees and individuals whose employment is incidental to their educational program (such as F-1 students, including those with OPT and OPT STEM authorization).

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in the areas of benefits, PeopleSoft and CRM .

• Will perform regular audits to validate system accuracy and is expected to be well-rounded, learning all aspects of the team's responsibilities and participating in cross-training.

• Acts as a strong leader and example and assists the HR Solution Center as needed.

• Assists colleagues with escalated and/or complex problems.

• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help with and learn a variety of tasks.

• Evaluates processes and proposed improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Requires basic skill set and proficiency.

• Conducts work assignments as directed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P20661

Grade: P13

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Benefits Analyst, I:

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

• Thorough understanding of University benefit plans and applicable University policies.

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to brainstorm effectively in a variety of situations.

• Ability to quickly learn and master complex processes and new information.

• PeopleSoft experience preferred, with the ability to learn additional technology systems as needed.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while still contributing effectively within a close team environment..

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

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