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Ellucian is hiring a Senior Benefits Analyst. This role involves managing and optimizing U.S. and international benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing employee well-being and global competitiveness. The Senior Benefits Analyst collaborates with vendors, handles financial administration, maintains data integrity, and engages in employee communication about benefits.

Highlights

Manage U.S. and international benefits programs, including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations.
Collaborate with finance on invoice reconciliation and payment processes.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills required.
5+ years of experience in benefits administration.
Comprehensive health coverage and flexible time off provided.
401k plan with employer match available.
Opportunities for professional development and education assistance.

Senior Benefits Analyst Full Description

4 Country View Road, Malvern, Pennsylvania, US, 19355; Washington, Washington, DC; Reston, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

People & Communications

About Ellucian
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

About the Opportunity
The Senior Benefits Analyst is a critical member of the Benefits team, responsible for the analysis, administration, and ongoing management of U.S. and international benefits programs. This role ensures compliance, optimizes program performance, and supports the company's strategic goals for employee well-being and global competitiveness.

Where you will make an impact

U.S. and International Benefits:
- Manage day-to-day administration of U.S. and international benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, supplemental programs, voluntary plans and wellness initiatives.
- Conduct regular benchmarking and cost analyses to ensure programs remain competitive, equitable, and cost-effective.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure seamless employee experience and accurate processing of benefits-related transactions.
- Monitor regulatory compliance (e.g., ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA) and state-level requirements, ensuring all filings and reporting obligations are met.
- Audit data files, payroll files, and demographic information to ensure accuracy in reporting, payment processing, and employee eligibility.
- Partner with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.
- Support the design, implementation, and administration of benefits programs, aligning with local market practices and regulations.
- Analyze and interpret global trends and regional nuances to ensure competitive positioning.
- Work closely with regional HR teams and external vendors to manage benefits enrollment, renewals, and escalated issues.
- Coordinate benefits harmonization projects following mergers, acquisitions, or global policy changes.
- Recommend updates to policies and processes as necessary.
Financial Administration:
- Manage purchase orders and invoice payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- Reconcile benefit-related invoices and address discrepancies in collaboration with finance and vendors.
Data Integrity and Reporting:
- Monitor, audit, and validate file feeds and data integrations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with program requirements
- Ensure accurate and timely payment processing for benefit contributions and vendor invoices.
  Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of benefit programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and present reports to stakeholders, highlighting cost trends, employee utilization, and program impact.
- Partner with finance and HR leadership to forecast benefits budgets and identify cost-containment strategies.
Employee Engagement and Communication:
- Serve as a point of contact for employees, addressing complex benefit inquiries and resolving escalations.
- Create and deliver educational materials, webinars, and training sessions to promote employee understanding of benefit programs.
- Partner with internal communications teams to design campaigns that drive engagement with benefits and wellness initiatives.

What you will bring

5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with exposure to both U.S. and international programs.
Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits laws and global compliance considerations, including state-level regulations and reporting.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones.
Experience with payroll processes and accounts payable systems.
Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions and benefits integration.
Knowledge of wellness program design and implementation.
Understanding of benefits in key international markets (e.g., EMEA, APAC, LATAM).

What makes #Ellucianlife

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities

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At Ellucian, we believe in the “power of together.” We embrace an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and believe that our differences help inspire a culture of acceptance that makes our company more collaborative and innovative. We’re proud to provide equal employment opportunities for job applicants and for our employees, and we are committed to providing a process and an environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), and other legally protected classifications. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. To enable employees to perform essential functions of their positions and to offer applicants a meaningful opportunity to be considered for positions, we also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Additionally, this job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, the information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly.

Original Job Description

4 Country View Road, Malvern, Pennsylvania, US, 19355; Washington, Washington, DC; Reston, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

People & Communications

U.S. and International Benefits:
- Manage day-to-day administration of U.S. and international benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, supplemental programs, voluntary plans and wellness initiatives.
- Conduct regular benchmarking and cost analyses to ensure programs remain competitive, equitable, and cost-effective.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure seamless employee experience and accurate processing of benefits-related transactions.
- Monitor regulatory compliance (e.g., ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA) and state-level requirements, ensuring all filings and reporting obligations are met.
- Audit data files, payroll files, and demographic information to ensure accuracy in reporting, payment processing, and employee eligibility.
- Partner with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.
- Support the design, implementation, and administration of benefits programs, aligning with local market practices and regulations.
- Analyze and interpret global trends and regional nuances to ensure competitive positioning.
- Work closely with regional HR teams and external vendors to manage benefits enrollment, renewals, and escalated issues.
- Coordinate benefits harmonization projects following mergers, acquisitions, or global policy changes.
- Recommend updates to policies and processes as necessary.
Financial Administration:
- Manage purchase orders and invoice payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- Reconcile benefit-related invoices and address discrepancies in collaboration with finance and vendors.
Data Integrity and Reporting:
- Monitor, audit, and validate file feeds and data integrations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with program requirements
- Ensure accurate and timely payment processing for benefit contributions and vendor invoices.
  Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of benefit programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and present reports to stakeholders, highlighting cost trends, employee utilization, and program impact.
- Partner with finance and HR leadership to forecast benefits budgets and identify cost-containment strategies.
Employee Engagement and Communication:
- Serve as a point of contact for employees, addressing complex benefit inquiries and resolving escalations.
- Create and deliver educational materials, webinars, and training sessions to promote employee understanding of benefit programs.
- Partner with internal communications teams to design campaigns that drive engagement with benefits and wellness initiatives.

What you will bring

5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with exposure to both U.S. and international programs.
Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits laws and global compliance considerations, including state-level regulations and reporting.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones.
Experience with payroll processes and accounts payable systems.
Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions and benefits integration.
Knowledge of wellness program design and implementation.
Understanding of benefits in key international markets (e.g., EMEA, APAC, LATAM).

What makes #Ellucianlife

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities

#LI-DF1
#LI-HYBRID

Apply

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