My client is a premier supermarket chain that began in 1993 in Orange County, CA, providing a wide variety of international grocery brands at unbeatable prices. They base their success by offering the best variety of ethnic vegetables, fruit and specialty items at a cost value for the consumer. We have been retained to find a LOA/Benefits Specialist for their corporate office in the Los Angeles area.
If you have three to five years’ experience as Benefits Specialist or HR Generalist, preferably in the retail or grocery industry and are bilingual (English and Spanish), please submit your resume to [email protected].
We are considering resumes from local candidates only at this time.
Job Summary
Working under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Human Resources, the Benefits Specialist will administer and manage the company’s employee benefits and retirement programs – an important part of overall compensation for employees
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Researching and analyzing healthcare plans, including medical, dental, vision, LOA and disability insurance
- Help design a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of a changing workforce
- Maintain benefits data and records to ensure that all eligibility/privacy requirements are met within all benefit plans
- Building and maintaining relationships with health and retirement plan provider
- Manage the administration of leaves of absences according to company policy and applicable state and federal laws
- Assist in establishing and managing a 401k plan
- Assist in updating benefits brochures and communication materials
- Plan and manage open enrollment period by holding informational sessions
- Evaluate the costs and benefits of wellness programs, life and long-term care insurance, and employee assistance programs
- Constantly keeping informed about Federal and State guidelines, and updating policies to reflect the guidelines
- Advise management and employees on resolving benefits issues
- Assist employees by explaining benefits and appealing decisions made by insurance companies
- Ensure prompt and accurate resolutions to employee and dependent issues
- Respond to all questions and issues, and communicate outcomes in a timely manner
- Review vendor invoices, resolve disputes, and report on fees and costs
- Prepare, audit, analyze and reconcile billing/eligibility to ensure proper payments
- Conduct benefits orientation for all new hires
- Develop and coordinate communications for new hires and current employees, such as open enrollment materials and education seminars
- Analyze and audit benefits data to ensure compliance and efficiency of benefits programs
- Evaluate, analyze, and maintain the Human Resources Information System as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of Benefits Administration experience
- Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience or equivalent
- HR Certification a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Management or related fields preferred.
- Experience with Federal and State laws including FSLA, FMLA, ADA and EEOC
- Solid understanding of compensation and benefits practices
- Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral, written and public speaking skills
- Exceptional ability to handle confidential information
- Excellent follow-up skills and strong work ethics