Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and administers total rewards plans and programs to meet the organization s strategy. Conducts various total rewards audits. Prepares and provides reports regarding total rewards data findings. Proactively and continuously provides recommendations for process improvement. The Total Rewards Analyst assists the Total Rewards Department with total rewards administration, including several time sensitive tasks and projects. The Total Rewards Analyst is fully competent to perform professional analytical assignments within policy and procedural guidelines. Responsibilities require use of independent judgment, the application of analytical processes and evaluation of alternative courses of action. DUTIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. 1. Accurately processes and sends weekly new hire and status change retirement eligibility reports and emails. 2. Accurately processes time sensitive monthly benefits billing. 3. Completes various total rewards surveys. 4. Conducts or participates in special projects such as HRIS matters as assigned; participates in task forces and committees; gathers and analyzes related data; conducts research into operational problems; prepares reports and analyses and makes recommendations. 5. Conducts various Total Rewards audits. 6. Effectively collaborates with various departments and individuals to complete job tasks and meet organizational objectives. 7. May present Total Rewards information to various committees and labor unions. 8. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 9. Prepares and provides total rewards reports. 10. Processes time sensitive retirement wire reconciliations and reviews reconciliations as necessary. Must be able to research discrepancies and accurately reconcile retirement wires by deadlines. 11. Respond to internal and external total rewards inquiries in a timely manner. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Experience: Retirement, benefits experience. Hospital and/or union experience. Preferred Licenses/ Certifications: CEBS, CCP or an analyst related certification. Required Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in business, human resources, accounting, finance or related field. Required Experience: Four years of experience as a Total Rewards Analyst, HR Analyst or Analyst.