HR Benefits Analyst

Req ID: 9074

Location: 1601 Precision Park Ln, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Pay: USD 39.95 - 51.96 (Salary)

Posted: 2026-07-23

Job Family: Human Resources

Essential Functions: Partner in the evaluation and development of competitive benefit programs that attract, retain, and reward the organization's people. Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify problems, develop hypotheses and recommend solutions to benefit and LOA programs and processes. Respond to employee benefits inquiries and support employees by effectively working with insurance broker and vendors to resolve benefits coverage issues. Analyze processes and workflows to improve and streamline operations. Create both user and administrator guides for and benefits and LOA programs. Participate in the development, communication, rollout, and completion of annual benefit open enrollment. Develop and deliver various trainings on benefit and LOA programs. Ensure integrity of benefit and LOA data in HR systems. Conduct audits of benefits programs and policies to ensure that the company's processes are compliant. Work with HR technology team to test and implement systems changes. Build ad-hoc reports from HRIS system and various data sources. Audit monthly benefit invoices. Maintain appropriate contact with all employees on LOA to coordinate their return to work including contacting employees, drafting letters, mailing certified letters, and following up with employees as needed. Research, respond, and document frequently asked LOA questions and inquiries. Provide effective guidance to management and employees in response to questions regarding LOA and workplace accommodations, policies and procedures. Assist with coordinating workplace accommodations to include educating employees of applicable options; providing the employee with the requisite forms; maintaining contact with the employee to try to ensure documentation is received; analyzing submitted documentation; Partner with departments to ensure technology and equipment workplace accommodations are timely delivered after approval. Assist in the processing of employee benefit changes including new hire benefits, qualifying life events, benefit enrollments and changes, termination of coverage and status changes. Oversee benefit premium payments for employees on LOA, including communications to employees, follow up, receipt and processing of payments. Data entry of employee earnings and deduction end dates when appropriate.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Required (Minimum level of education): Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or other relevant degree, OR equivalent experience in lieu of a degree Certifications/Licenses Required: None required. Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Professional of Human Resources (PHR) or HR Certificate preferred.

Experience: Required (Minimum level of experience): 3+ years of relevant benefits, LOA administration or HR Operations experience required. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Excellent English speaking and writing skills. Very strong presentation skills preferred. Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Knowledge of benefits administration and leaves of absence preferred. Project management skills. Strong quantitative and analytical skills are required. Advanced user in Excel Intermediate HRIS reporting experience. HRIS experience required, Dayforce experience preferred. Equipment Used (Computers, phones, vehicles, copy machines and fax machines etc.): Advanced user in Microsoft Office (Power point, Microsoft Word, Excel including pivot tables, Outlook). Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Noisy): Office work and occasional travel required. Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.

Universal Requirements: Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

About Us: San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.