Benefits Analyst; Leave of Absence

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Grade:
Professional 307 Pay Range: $66,300.00 - $99,500.00

The Benefits Analyst provides vital support toward ensuring smooth delivery of all WGU employee benefit plans, programs, and policies. These include retirement, healthcare, wellbeing, EAP, life and disability, paid time off, leaves-of-absence, accommodations, recognition, and other ancillary benefits. Provides personal-touch customer service to WGU employees nationwide.

This role operates in a high-pace, high-growth environment and demands positive passion and enthusiasm. It delivers critical strategic, administrative and transaction support within the WGU People & Talent team.

Provides stewardship of processes, analysis, data reconciliations and auditing, reporting, communications, and project management critical to the design and operation of all benefit plans. Works closely with all areas of People & Talent and various other internal and external contacts.

The Benefits Analyst provides vital support toward ensuring the smooth delivery of all WGU employee benefit plans, programs, and policies. These include retirement, healthcare, wellbeing, EAP, life and disability, paid time off, leave of absence, accommodations, recognition, and other ancillary benefits. Provides personal-touch customer service to WGU employees nationwide. This role operates in a high-paced, high-growth environment and demands a positive, passionate, and enthusiastic approach.

It delivers critical strategic, administrative, and transaction support within the WGU People & Talent team.

Provides stewardship of processes, analysis, data reconciliation and auditing, reporting, communications, and project management, all of which are critical to the design and operation of all benefit plans.

Works closely with all areas of People & Talent and various other internal and external contacts.

We are looking for a highly skilled Benefits Analyst with a focus on leaves and accommodations to join our team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling complex leave management, workplace accommodations, and benefits administration while ensuring exceptional employee experience and customer service. This highly visible role provides personal-touch customer service to WGU employees nationwide in our high-paced, high-growth environment.

This position requires you to be located within 50 miles of Salt Lake City, UT, with the ability to work 4 days a week in‑office at our headquarters: 4001 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84107, and one day from home.

• Administer all leave of absence requests and accommodations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other departments to effectively manage leaves and accommodations, providing timely and accurate information to employees and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees seeking leave and accommodation information, providing comprehensive guidance and support.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees and cross‑functional teams, promoting a…