Benefit Leave Analyst

Posting TitleBenefit Leave Analyst

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

NREL aims to retain and attract exceptional talent, by offering meaningful, competitive benefits as part of our overall culture of wellbeing. We do this by providing innovative engagement solutions, streamlined benefits administration & compliance, and holistic risk mitigation to a diverse multi-generational workforce. By benchmarking against our peers, we can make informed decisions that provide short and long-term sustainability in an ever-changing benefits landscape. As an employer of choice and industry leader, we continually educate and engage our employees and their families, in their health and financial wellness as a part of NREL’s Mission, Vision and Values.

This Benefit Leave Analyst provides day-to-day administration and support for all functions within Leave Administration in compliance with state and federal laws along with NREL's leave procedures. In addition, provide education support and communication for employees and managers related to timekeeping via Workday, in partnership with finance/payroll. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day administration of leave management programs.
• Updates and maintains Workday system in partnership with HRIS, Payroll and IT.
• Develops and delivers leave of absence communications.
• Responds and provides Q&A for employee and manager inquires.
• Partners with NREL's third party administrator for processing CO-FAMLI. 
• Assists with preparation, communication for annual open enrollment.
• Participates in HR, Payroll meetings to meet organization and departmental goals.
• Attend training sessions, courses, to maintain up-to-date benefit skills.
• Will assist Benefits Manager with benefit plan data gathering and analysis.
• Conducting and evaluate data, prepare reports, presentations and provide recommendations.
• Contributes and assists with health plans, flexible spending accounts, life and disability and voluntary benefits.
• Supports and participates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities by seeking first to understand through active listening, soliciting feedback, valuing, and incorporating diverse perspectives, into the work and team environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This role will require frequent on-site support at NREL's South Table Mountain Campus in Golden, Colorado. The successful candidate will be required to live locally (relocation benefits available). Hybrid work and flexibility is expected for days when on-site presence is not necessary.

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Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• General knowledge of employment regulations, laws and legislation related to leave administration including state paid family leaves, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable benefits laws.
• Ability to interpret organizations procedure, compensation guidelines and administrative regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment law as it relates to benefits.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to write comprehensive and articulate reports on complex topics.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
• Ability to make effective presentations and to convey information in a clear, understandable manner.
• Ability to work independently and to exercise reasonable judgment in decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments within established deadlines.
• Knowledge of standard office software including spreadsheet applications and word processing.

Preferred Qualifications

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $63,600 - $104,900

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging RequirementNREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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