Benefits & Compensation Analyst

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.JobBenefits & Compensation AnalystThe Benefits & Compensation Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of the College’s benefits and compensation programs for faculty and staff. Reporting to the Associate Director for Benefits and Total Rewards, this role plays a critical supporting function, providing high-quality analytical, operational, and customer service support to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, equitable, and well documented.This position is well suited for a highly detail-oriented, analytically strong professional who works hard, manages confidential information with care, and approaches compensation and benefits work with a supportive, service-oriented mindset. The Analyst serves as the primary resource for compensation benchmarking, reporting, and data analysis, while also directly managing designated components of the College’s benefits programs.Job DescriptionBenefits Administration and SupportSupport the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement (403(b)), flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, workers’ compensation, COBRA, and unemploymentManage designated components of benefits administration as assigned, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a high level of serviceAssist with annual Open Enrollment activities, including system configuration, testing, audits, employee communications, and coordination with vendors and carriersRespond to employee benefit inquiries and resolve issues in collaboration with vendors, carriers, and internal partnersMaintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and benefits systems and perform regular audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrityPlan, host and attend Orientation and training sessions for employees to understand benefits and total rewards offeringsCompensation Analysis and ReportingServe as the primary analyst for compensation benchmarking, market pricing, and reportingConduct external market analyses and internal equity reviews using salary surveys, benchmarking tools, and internal dataPrepare compensation reports, dashboards, and summaries to support decision-making by Human Resources leadershipSupport job evaluation, classification, and reclassification processes in accordance with College policies and collective bargaining agreementsAssist with salary planning processes, including annual merit, equity, and structural adjustment cyclesSupport documentation and tracking of compensation decisions to ensure consistency and transparencyCompliance and DocumentationSupport compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits and compensation, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and COBRAAssist in maintaining compliance calendars, documentation, and audit materialsSupport the preparation and maintenance of plan documents, summaries, policies, procedures, and internal guidance materialsVendor and Project SupportSupport vendor and consultant relationships by assisting with data requests, renewals, reporting, and issue resolutionCompile census, utilization, and cost data for carriers, consultants, actuaries, and leadership reviewParticipate in benefits and total rewards projects, including system enhancements, reporting automation, process improvements, and wellness initiativesAssist with testing, documentation, and rollout support for HRIS and benefits system changesCommunication and Customer ServiceAssist in developing benefits and compensation communication materials, including guides, trainings, FAQs, presentations, and internal reference toolsSupport employee education initiatives and information sessions related to benefits and total rewardsProvide high-quality, responsive, and empathetic customer service to faculty and staff on benefits and compensation-related mattersSkills, Qualifications & RequirementsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong understanding of employee benefits programs and compensation principles; familiarity with higher education practices preferredExceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel skills and strong data management and reporting capabilitiesExperience working with HRIS and benefits systems; Workday experience preferredAbility to communicate complex information clearly and professionally to a wide range of audiencesStrong customer service orientation with a collaborative and supportive approachAbility to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential informationRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experienceTwo years of experience in human resources, benefits administration, compensation analysis, or a related analytical roleDemonstrated experience working with compensation benchmarking tools, surveys, and HRIS platformsPreferred QualificationsExperience in higher education or a similarly complex organizationProfessional certifications such as CCP, CBP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCPThis job is currently a hybrid position, but may require a presence in the office up to five times a week depending on operational needs.Salary: $80,000 - $88,000 annuallyThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. CompanyBarnard CollegeTime TypeFull time