Benefits Assistant

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

ALDI - Petersburg, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Petersburg, VA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Benefits Assistant at ALDI plays a crucial role in supporting the administrative functions of the National Services and divisional offices. This position involves assisting employees with benefit enrollment, managing claims, processing leaves of absence, and maintaining employee data files. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists employees with benefit enrollment, dependent eligibility, and life-event verification appeals.
• Assists employees with benefits claims, providing required notices to employees upon employment termination.
• Processes any leaves of absence, including but not limited to workers' compensation claims, short-term and long-term disability claims, and administers FMLA.
• Administers reasonable accommodations processes.
• Works collaboratively with National Services contacts and third-party administrators in administering the workers compensation program and processing customer accidents.
• Maintains employee data files, and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Cooperates and interacts effectively through ongoing communication and exchange of information.
• Works effectively with leaders and National Services contacts to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Communicates with internal and external contacts, attorneys, third party administrators, and government agencies as necessary.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance