At the present time, a vacancy exists for a Benefits/HRIS Analyst within the Human Resources division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit based at our Educational Service Center in Downingtown, PA.
Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!
We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.
If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait -- apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position researches, analyzes, advises, develops, communicates, and administers the employee benefits and leave programs for the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The Benefits/HRIS Analyst ensures compliance with federal legislation including FMLA, worker's compensation and HIPAA. This position develops efficient systems, policies, and procedures within area of responsibility. This position also serves as a technical point of contact for HR and assists with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing, and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. The incumbent will support HR system upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical projects as assigned. Professional interaction with staff, administrators, and the public is essential. The incumbent must be able to work independently and in a self-directed manner.
DIMENSIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
This is a central office position reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. The Benefits/HRIS Analyst is a member of the project staff and works closely with the Benefits Specialist and other members of the human resources division.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and administer the CCIU's multiple benefits programs to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, Section 125 plan, Health Savings accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, group life, optional life, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Monitor and manage all leave of absence requests to include eligibility, notification, record keeping, and benefits invoicing and ensuring compliance with FMLA and worker's compensation legislation.
- Develop systems to effectively administer benefits programs to include Open Enrollment and disenrollment, assignment and collection of employee contributions, and the reconciliation of monthly insurance invoices to ensure accurate plan participation.
- Prepare presentations, staff development programs, and communication pieces (brochures, newsletters, Internet material, etc.) to actively promote and educate employees with regard to benefit plan provisions.
- Interpret benefit plan provisions and provide assistance to employees and retirees with regard to benefit claims issues.
- Manage employee medical records files and the CCIU HR system with regard to benefit plan participation.
- Coordinate CCIU Health and Wellness Programs.
- Perform system maintenance, including assisting in the review, testing and implementation of HRMS system upgrades or patches. Collaborate with functional and technical staff to coordinate application of upgrades or fixes. Maintain HRIS system tables and document processes and results.
- Generate reports/queries, including writing, maintaining, and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
- Manage and maintain employee paid ime off accruals, including 12 month and 10 month resets and dumps on an annual basis.
- Support the worker's compensation LOA process including third party administration, claims management, employee releases, and supervisor education.
- Other duties as assigned by administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field required.
- 3-5 years experience as a Benefits/HRIS analyst and/or equivalent experience preferred.
- Knowledge of employee benefits and legislation related to benefits preferred.
- Systems implementation experience or knowledge of HRIS systems preferred.
- Skills and Abilities
- Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Mathematical Skills
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages area, circumference and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Other Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate a personal computer and mainframe in addition to creating/maintaining spreadsheets.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
SALARY RANGE 2025-2026:
Project staff, Band 14, Exempt
$66,649 - $83,311 annually, based upon experience
SCHEDULE:
Monday -- Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM, 7.5 hours/day, 260 days/year
LOCATION:
In-person at the CCIU ESC (455 Boot Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335)
PROJECT STAFF BENEFITS:
Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, generous opt-out payments available
1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment
Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIU
Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
Workers' Compensation
Paid time off includes 2 personal days annually (pro-rate
