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Manager, Benefits

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Hybrid work in St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

The Manager of Benefits plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall employee experience, supporting talent management strategies, and contributing to the company's competitiveness in the marketplace. The strategic impact extends beyond traditional compensation to encompass the holistic well-being and engagement of the workforce.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supports overall administration of Benefit Programs in USA and Canada
  • Reconciles monthly benefits vendor invoices, submits to Accounts Payable, and tracking payment
  • Provides employee support on benefits issues and delivers ongoing communications materials
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across all benefits platforms
  • Open enrollment coordination
  • Benefits data management
  • Assists as directed with the administration of retirement savings plans (401k Program in the USA, RRSP in Canada), involving regular reviews with Plan Advisors, approval of invoices, and administration of tasks like loans, hardship distributions, contribution changes, and the annual company plan match process
  • Works closely with the Payroll department to identify and resolve issues related to premiums or catch-up payments
  • Works with closely benefits brokers and vendors on related issues
  • Oversees Scholarship program and third-party administrator

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 4 years of benefits administration experience
  • Skilled working with HRIS platforms
  • Skilled with Benefits Administration Systems
  • Skilled with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources
  • UKG experience
  • Certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS
BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:
  • Organized self-disciplined approach to producing timely results that are high quality and accurate
  • Can consider all possibly related facts and potential problems
  • Able to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise in order to avoid unpredictable risk
  • Willingness to follow existing guidelines and processes
  • Has a knack for gathering and analyzing information
  • Enjoy being a help to others
  • Conscientious and cautious
  • Strives for continuous improvement
  • Comfortable sharing new ideas
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
  • Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO

YOUR PERFORMANCE WILL BE MEASURED ON:
Your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals, which includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Decision-making, judgment, and execution
  • Able to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
  • Data accuracy
  • Time management
  • Timeliness of reconciliation
  • Benefit related payroll adjustments
  • Stakeholder Feedback

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