What We’re Looking For: We are looking for individuals passionate about transforming higher education and joining an innovative team dedicated to disrupting the existing education model.
2U’s incredible company culture is driven by leaders in every area of our company, and it starts right here with the People team.
We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Benefits Analyst to join the Total Rewards team to be the lead on the administration, reporting, vendors, and systems of 2U’s 401k plan, lead all Benefits and Compliance activities, while also assisting in all other aspects of Health and Welfare benefits.
Key Role and Responsibilities: Assist with the administration of the employee benefit programs, including health and welfare insurance plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and wellness initiatives Identify and champion process and program efficiencies and opportunities for streamlining and improvement Provide support for leaves of absence & medical accommodations; liaison between employees and HRBPs Resolve employee benefit issues and discrepancies Assist with the development and maintenance of employee benefits communication materials including plan documents, company intranet, and open enrollment Key team member for Open Enrollment process including communication development, testing and deployment Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and OSHA reporting Process benefit and leave of absence related tasks in Workday Assist Benefits Team with ensuring compliance with laws and regulations applicable to employee benefit programs including but not limited to COBRA, ERISA.
HIPAA, ACA, FMLA Work on special projects involving testing, reporting, and ad-hoc plan audits Wellness Leads a comprehensive wellness program.
Coordinates, plans, and facilitates health and fitness activities and programs for employees.
Develops promotion and publicity plans for wellness and fitness programs throughout the organization.
Compiles statistical summaries of participant data, class attendance, and equipment inventories to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.
Assists the Senior Manager in the development of budget, policies, and procedures relevant to the operation of the wellness program.
Provides educational presentations and training programs.
Other This individual will work on various benefit projects to monitor effectiveness and provide recommendations and solutions while serving as an expert on 2U’s benefit plans.
Participates in and utilizes external industry benefit surveys to collect and analyze information to determine company’s competitive position and making recommendations Manage Tier-2 responses to questions submitted to HR service desk Serve as back-up to Benefits Analysts responsible for 2U’s other health and welfare plans Participate in ongoing Workday product releases and testing and work with other members of the Benefits team on Open Enrollment Assist in preparing of employee communications related to 2U’s benefits and wellness plans Provide support and other duties as assigned Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree required 4-6 years of progressive HR experience including strong background in benefits and wellness Strong data and analytical skills Experience in U.S.
regulatory and compliance matters (other countries desirable) Knowledge of government regulations as they apply to benefit programs, company policies and operations Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong project management skills and the ability to work in quickly-changing environment Must be a self-starter and comfortable in an energetic, collaborative, fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel Acquisition experience (preferred) About 2U Inc.
(NASDAQ: TWOU) 2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps.
Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era-and eliminate the back row in higher ed.
We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree.
It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on.
We help our partners fill those needs-developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives.
Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed.
Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees.
We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.
Benefits & Culture Working at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven.
We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other.
You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.
2U offers a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance, disability and 401(k) Unlimited snacks and drinks Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break In Colorado, the anticipated base salary for this role is $7,000 with potential bonus eligibility.
Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.
To learn more, visit 2U.com.
NoBackRow Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.