Senior Union Benefits Analyst

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Senior Union Benefits Analyst to join our team! This position performs various tasks involved in administering union negotiated benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and plan documents, in a fast-paced environment with a large volume of union benefit plans.

The Senior Union Benefit Analyst will serve as the in-house union benefit Subject Matter Expert (SME) and is responsible for ensuring that all union benefit employer contributions and employee deductions are setup, maintained, paid, and reported in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Successfully manage a high-volume portfolio of 300+ union benefit plans, overseeing all associated reporting and serving as the primary point of contact for external stakeholder inquiries

Serve as the subject matter expert for Payroll Shared Services through a deep understanding of union benefit rules outlined in collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)

Collaborate with Labor Relations to ensure the correct interpretation of CBA union benefit rules. Document and maintain the rules, collecting and retaining approvals from Labor Relations

Collaborate with the IT team to ensure union benefit rules and rates are set up timely and accurately based on the approved interpretations by Labor Relations

Audit weekly, monthly, and quarterly union benefit invoices and validate invoice calculations against applicable rates, eligibility requirements, and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provisions and reconcile the contributions/deductions to the payroll register prior to approving the invoices for payment to benefit funds. Address any discrepancies in a timely manner

Perform union benefit audit reviews timely to avoid penalties and interest; and to obtain credits if due. Research and document audit findings and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate internal departments and external union benefit funds

• Maintain detailed audit records, supporting documentation, reconciliation schedules, and resolution tracking
• Ensure all union benefit discrepancy notices are addressed in a timely manner
• Assist with union-related inquiries by researching employee records, eligibility, contributions, and benefit discrepancies
• Develop Excel-based reconciliation tools, audit schedules, and variance reports
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen data accuracy, reduce errors, improve reconciliation efficiency, and minimize financial risk
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information, payroll, benefits, and financial information
• Perform union benefit retro calculations as needed in support of collective bargaining agreement changes

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

4+ years of hands-on union benefit experience, preferably with IBEW, IATSE, AFTRA, and/or NABET collective bargaining agreements

Experience with Workday payroll

Experience using software, including but not limited to PowerPoint and Word, with advanced proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data reconciliation

Experience with initiating and leading standardization and process improvement initiatives

Ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements for union benefit rules

Working knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution plans and related laws and regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and comfortable working with large volumes of employee and financial data
• Strong interpersonal skills – you are approachable, responsive, and team-focused
• High degree of professionalism and solid ability to deliver high-quality customer service and establishing/maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure
• Professional communicator, written and verbal, through any channel
• NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $39.75-49.04 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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