Benefits Associate II

We're ALDI, one of America's favorite grocers. We've grown a lot in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all around the country. Whether it's in customer service or our exceptional products, we owe our success to the efficiencies we create in every corner of our company and the people at each level who make that happen.

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Naperville, IL

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Reviews loan delinquency reports to identify any deemed or offset loans and communicates findings to record keeper.
• Assists with reconciliation and funding of Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) contributions and loan repayments on a weekly basis.
• Assists with Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) audits to identify and correct any discrepancies in deferral percentages between the HCM and the recordkeeping system.
• Calculates qualified nonelective contribution (QNEC) corrections and tailors QNEC letters to meet differing situations.
• Reviews date of hire and termination date changes to determine if an employee’s Retirement Savings Plan account has been impacted and coordinates any necessary corrections with record keeper.
• Acts a department resource for divisional benefits contacts as well as National Services staff and management when questions arise.
• Performs general office support and administrative assistance as required.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Interacts with various parties involved in the administration of ALDI’s benefits programs.
• Assists in analyzing current working procedures and in identifying best practices.
• Assists in evaluation of feasibility, effectiveness and efficiency of projects and initiatives.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high- performing working environment with peers and managers.
• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.
• Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.
• Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to efficiently and effectively get the job done.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in typing, data entry and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and use IT solutions to increase project efficiencies.
• Ability to identify, research and document technical issues.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to interact with leadership and colleagues with diplomacy.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• No travel required.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.