Senior Analyst, Benefits Leaves
Position Summary:
The Senior Analyst, Benefits Leaves is responsible for supporting all aspects of benefits programs and developing reporting metrics tied to Leave Management. The Senior Analyst provides the Benefits team with monthly evaluations on the different areas trending and efficiency explanations. The Senior Analyst primarily manages specified Business Partners and serves as a liaison between front-line teams for data. This role leads union interactions specifically related to disability, fit for duty, and life. Alongside legal counsel, the Senior Analyst also ensures that the Company is compliant with all governmental regulations, including, but not limited to, disability, federal, state, and city leave ordinances.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive analysis inclusive of claims, financials, and customer service productivity for all leave and disability populations
Identify and recommend efficiency opportunities and initiatives
Develop dashboard reports trends
Prepares ad hoc reporting and analyses, including contributing data and spreadsheet preparation
Work closely with Manager, Benefits to develop trend models and update assumptions
Maintain and lead bi-weekly Business Partner meetings. Inclusive of annual reviews and Project Management
Lead resource for unions
Data gathering and analysis for workgroups in areas of leave management & disability
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and liaise as applicable with CrewRelations, Legal, Payroll, and HRIS standards
Develop defined and measurable metrics of success for Business Partners
Review contracts, performance guarantees
Act as liaison for technology files
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
Three (3) years of analytical experience in data consolidation, programming
Prior experience with HRIS systems
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and extensive Excel experience
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
Experience working directly with disability and leave benefits
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification
Crewmember Expectations:
Regular attendance and punctuality
Potential need to work and travel flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
Able to maintain a professional appearance
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards
Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary, including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)
Equipment:
Computer and other office equipment
Work Environment:
Traditional office environment
Present for core hours but may increase based on fluctuating workload demands
Physical Effort:
Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently (Sedentary)
Compensation:
The base pay range for this position is between $56,500.00 and $103,100.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.