What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Manager position at Heritage Grocers Group, LLC?
At Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The HR Benefits Manager reports to the Director of HRIS. The role over sees and administers leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. The role includes managing the benefits team, vendor relationships, benefits plan design, and HRIS benefit administration program.
The HR Benefits Manager reports to the Director of HRIS. The role over sees and administers leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. The role includes managing the benefits team, vendor relationships, benefits plan design, and HRIS benefit administration program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and administer all employee benefits programs including retirement programs, medical, dental, and vision programs, supplemental insurance programs and healthcare savings accounts.
- Install approved new plans and changes by preparing announcement materials, booklets, and other media for communicating new/changed information to employees.
- Oversee the annual benefits open enrollments, including preparing and distribution of materials to employees.
- Attend various meetings on insurance plans, including insurance renewals.
- Resource for all employees regarding benefits programs, including addressing benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.
- Assure compliance with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and HIPPA Compliance.
- Responsible for auditing payroll deductions for health insurance premiums, insurance bills and payment for accuracy.
- Audit and reconcile monthly bills for all benefit plans.
- Maintain knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
- Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee's initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. Maintain reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
- Advise managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Oversee the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s).
- Facilitate other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
- Preserve confidentiality of employee medical and benefits documentation and files.
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of 3years' experience in same or similar position. High School/GED plus college degree, Bachelor's preferred or an equivalent of education and work experience.
- Must be knowledgeable and have strong understanding of benefits administration, ACA compliance requirements and HIPPA regulations. Must have ability to research and stay up to date with benefits laws and regulations as they change.
- Bi-lingual/bi-literate English/Spanish is required.
- Must have problem resolution skills and ability to respond to leave and health insurance related questions.
- Excellent presentation skills, public speaking experience and effective phone skills including ability to answer questions over the phone, in person and in written format is required.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, ADP (desired), internet.
- Possess excellent judgment skills, organizational skills and have ability to show extensive attention to details.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise
Disclaimer:
Pay Scale $100K to $105K
The pay scale above is the hourly wage range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position.
Within this range, individual pay is determined by location and other factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 and state and local minimum wage standards.
Compensation: 105K
Salary : $100,000 - $105,000
