Total Rewards Analyst

State Title: Professional Services Specialist 1A

Bargaining Unit: CWA

Employment Type: 35 hours per week/full-time

Internal salary: Range 27/$87,506.99 - $128,718.79

External salary: Range 27$87,506.99 - $99,870.53

UNION POSITIONS:  The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below. The external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.


Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Employee Benefits with a dotted line to the Director of Total Rewards, the Total Rewards Analyst provides professional-level analysis and administration in support of the College’s total rewards programs, including health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefits, as well as compensation and classification activities. This position independently performs professional work of considerable difficulty using established policies, procedures, precedents, and guidelines, and is responsible for processing and analyzing benefits and retirement transactions, reconciling and auditing data for accuracy and compliance, and preparing required reports and filings, including the State Quarterly Report of Contributions (ROC).

The position supports the administration of leave programs, open enrollment, and ongoing benefits operations, while assisting with compensation-related data analysis, salary benchmarking, and classification documentation. The Total Rewards Analyst supports departmental projects and process improvements, collaborates with HRIS, Payroll, and external agencies to ensure accurate and timely reporting, and serves as a resource to Human Resources and the campus community regarding total rewards programs, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Analyst Responsibilities – Benefits

Daily:

• Reviews the State’s EPIC system for pension transactions, including purchase requests, certifications, withdrawals, and transfers.

• Processes and certifies retirement plan transactions in EPIC/Oracle for mandatory and voluntary plans.

• Inputs and maintains employee benefits data within Oracle Cloud and State systems.

• Coordinates with Payroll, HRIS, and external agencies to ensure accurate and timely reporting of pension and health benefit information.

Bi-Weekly / Monthly:

• Reconciles biweekly and monthly retirement contribution activity and reviews system data to ensure timely and accurate enrollment.

• Verifies and reconciles benefits data, including enrollments, deductions, and invoices.

Quarterly:

• Prepares and is responsible for the accurate and timely submission of the State Quarterly Report of Contributions (ROC) in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

As Needed:

• Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

• Reviews and analyzes business processes, procedures, reports, and systems and recommends improvements consistent with established guidelines.

• Maintains electronic vendor files and assists with the implementation of benefit rate updates and process improvements.

Analyst Responsibilities – Leaves & Retirement

Daily / Ongoing:

• Performs data entry and processing related to leaves of absence and return-to-work actions.

• Assists in the administration of health, welfare, and leave programs, including coordination of COBRA and related processes.

As Needed:

• Prepares and processes retirement documentation, including certifications and supporting materials for employee separation.

Compensation & Classification Support

Quarterly / Periodic

• Prepares reports and supporting documentation for market pricing, salary benchmarking, and internal reviews.

• Compiles data for internal equity reviews and other compensation-related analyses.

• Ongoing / As Needed

• Assists in the collection, compilation, and analysis of compensation data to support salary administration activities.

• Reviews and organizes position description and classification documentation to ensure consistency with established standards.

• Maintains records and tracking of compensation-related transactions and supporting documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Operations, and Miscellaneous.

Daily

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with HRIS, Payroll, and other functional areas.

As Needed

• Coordinates with HRIS to support reporting, data integrity, and system updates related to benefits and compensation information.

• Serves as a resource to Human Resources staff and the campus community regarding benefits processes and general total rewards inquiries.

• Performs special projects and other related duties as required.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in a related field. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis.
• One year of experience related to employee benefits processing.
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and analyze information and formulate recommendations for the senior benefits team and senior management.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply established law, regulations, policies, procedures, precedents, and guidelines.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills. Experience with Payroll and HRIS systems as well as analytical tools. Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and interpret findings.
• Proficiency with Excel. Ability to synthesize large amounts of data and identify key trends. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and work well under pressure. Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities in a time sensitive, fast-paced environment. Highly detailed oriented and organized. Ability to organize assigned work, and develops appropriate methods for meeting goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish liaisons and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations whose functions impact on assigned responsibilities. Ability to develop and conduct training workshops, and/or seminars for the campus community.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.


Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed. 

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our  Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.