What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Thrifty White Pharmacy?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Benefits Specialist
Maple Grove, MN
Hybrid Schedule (1-2 days a week in office)
Thrifty White Pharmacy is seeking out a full-time Benefits Specialist in Maple Grove, MN to process benefit enrollments and changes, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
A few of the primary responsibilities include:
- Manage data file feeds between the Benefit Enrollment system and benefit Providers;
- Conduct regular audits of benefit records to ensure accuracy of enrollments and deductions;
- Create and distribute communications to employees on benefit options, resources, and enrollment processes;
- Manage Benefit Enrollment system updates, plan changes, communication, and documents so employees have the most up to date information;
- Process benefit elections, changes, terminations, and other confidential forms in Payroll and the Benefit Enrollment system;
- Assist in managing the Cobra process for termed or retired employees;
- Manage employee missed deductions;
- Process Flexible Spending accounts;
- Manage Health Club Reimbursement;
- Assist in coordinating the annual Open Enrollment process, including communications, checklists, and resource preparation; Process all Open Enrollment benefit changes;
- Provide guidance and support to employees on benefit related questions;
- Assist in managing the 401K process;
- Manage the Health Savings Account (HSA) process;
- Provide documentation/information with requests from the state;
- Maintain Anniversary Awards;
- Monitor and manage Pharmacist, Nurse, and Intern credentials (licenses, Hep B, CPR, etc.);
- Monitor 90 Day and Annual Hourly Store Performance Reviews for timely completion;
- Participate in the planning of the Annual Manager's Meeting event in Fargo, ND;
- Serve as back up to the Benefits Manager.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field is preferred;
- A minimum of two years experience in benefits and/or human resources support;
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Detail oriented;
- Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and understand and carry out written and oral instruction;
- Understand and implement regulations affecting benefits administration;
- Competent in using an HRIS system, benefits enrollment system, and all Microsoft Office programs;
- Microsoft Excel experience in utilizing formulas to assist in audits and Benefit Department projects is preferred (ex: SMIF, VLOOKUP)
- Experience working in Canva creating documents and flyers is preferred;
- Knowledge of benefits recordkeeping and reporting procedures;
- Ability to operate our computerized management information and electronic document tracking systems;
- Punctuality and reliable attendance is required.
We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid holidays and vacations, and a store discount for you and your family.
Thrifty White Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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