Benefits Partner I

In-N-Out Burger - Corporate • Irvine, CA

64d • $31 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Benefits Partner based in our Irvine, CA office. The Benefits Partner will report into the Lead Benefits Partner and be responsible for planning and administering the day-to-day operations of the company's benefits and leave programs. This role is full-time in office only.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration is preferred.
• 1 - 3+ years' experience in group benefits, leave and 401(k) administration across multi-site, multi state locations required.
• Full cycle leave of absence (LOA) administration experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required along with the ability to effectively communicate plan designs, enrollment process and government regulations to all levels of Associates.
• Must have ability to develop good working relationships with all levels of Associates, brokers and insurance carriers.
• Professional and confidential in all interactions.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully plan, manage and execute projects.
• Must be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, self-directed and possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding benefit programs, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, COBRA, HIPPA, ERISA and ACA required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages full cycle leave administration from the initial notice of the need for the leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and returning the employee back to work.
• Maintain reasonable communication with employees and managers to facilitate smooth and timely return to work.
• Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with internal policy and applicable laws.
• Partners with the Human Resources Business Partner group on matters as needed.
• Assist employees with escalations or provide general information related to all health and retirement benefit programs to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, EAP, FSA, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, and other benefit offerings.
• Answers employee questions about benefit plans for active, COBRA, or retirees in a timely manner.
• Partners with Plan Administrators, Carrier Representatives and Insurance Brokers to resolve benefit claim or associate billing issues.
• Participates in the Annual Open Enrollment processed the coordination of annual Health Fairs.
• Participates in end user testing of the enrollment system.
• Partners with the Human Resources Business Partner group on matters as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA's, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees