Who We Are
Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The HR enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: health, health sciences, and main campus, as well as People Services, an HR shared service center. The Partnership serves as a strategic center responsible for planning and implementing strategic initiatives across the entire UCI HR enterprise. Members of the Partnership work in close collaboration with all three business units and People Services to leverage expertise across the enterprise. The Total Rewards (TR) Team develops approaches to attract, recognize and retain employees through the delivery of compensation and benefits programs.
https://www.hr.uci.edu/
Your Role on the Team
As a subject matter expert and liaison for UC’s Health & Insurance and Retirement plans, the Benefits & Retirement Analyst counsels employees throughout the employee life cycle from onboarding, life events, through to preparing and completing the retirement process.
Develops and leads a host of educational sessions as well as employee communications. Often relied upon as a leader and primary point of contact to provided education and counseling for a very diverse UCI population and must have the ability to identify and resolve complex data inquiries that directly impact employees and their benefits. Partners closely with other entities, including UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC), UC PATH payroll center, and Fidelity. Troubleshoots errors, advocating on behalf of employees to the appropriate entity. Handles escalations with the highest level of professionalism and client service.
While supporting all UCI employees, the Benefits & Retirement Analyst position is also responsible for identifying process and service gaps across all internal vendors and championing change where desired to ensure a seamless transition for our employees into retirement.
Successful candidates are motivated to help others, eager to learn and become an expert on UC’s Health & Insurance and Retirement plans, and is a trusted advisor to all employees.
Total Compensation
What It Takes to be Successful
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $69,500- $96,500 (Annual).
Required
- Demonstrated strong writing, speaking, and group presentation skills in order to present information in a clear and concise manner to multiple levels in the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- 2-5 years of experience in a like role
Preferred
- Strong in-depth knowledge of organization policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the organization's employee benefits function and programs and can address unique circumstances as well as routine situations.
- In-depth knowledge of all benefits programs in order to provide information and interpretation.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable state and federal law.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to leverage this technology in organizing data and identifying data anomalies.
- Familiarity with case management platforms and the employee case management life cycle.
Conditions Of Employment
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization