Benefits Specialist 2

SpartanNash • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • $67,122 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 Position: Benefits Specialist 2 SpartanNash Associates, LLC seeks a full-time Benefits Specialist 2. The position is located in Byron Center, MI. Duties: Responsible for assisting in the analyses of company benefit and retirement programs including, but not limited to, 401(k), Profit Sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and health benefits to ensure accurate and compliant programs. Develop relationships with associates, consultants and third-party administrators and vendors. Responsible for responding to benefit-related questions and issues related to plan eligibility, provisions, claims, etc., for associates, management, HR Business Partners, and third-party administrators or vendors. Analyze and audit and manage leave and other benefit programs and systems to ensure administrative compliance with ERISA, IRS, and other regulatory agencies. Use data analytics tools and strategies to audit and analyze benefits data to identify process improvement opportunities. Maintain benefits files and documentation as well as HRIS system maintenance for announcements, summary plan descriptions, plans or policies as well as all other enrollment communications. Provide assistance with the overall communication and implementation of new or enhanced benefits, vendors, plan design changes, education programs, etc. as assigned, including merger and acquisition projects as needed. Assist with the preparation of annual open enrollment activities to include the design and distribution of enrollment materials, group presentations, and online enrollment, including enrollment processing. Review medical, dental, and vision interfaces with third parties to ensure that transmitted data is updated for congruent systems and up to date. Remit HSA and FSA files to third party vendor for funding of associate contributions. Participate in the administration of Affordable Care Act compliance; assist in the analysis and development of procedures for administering the ACA 30-hour rule for each measurement and stability period. Assist in reporting and other administrative requirements as determined by ACA. Maintain current knowledge of leave of absence, protected time laws and state-specific rules and legal regulations, industry trends and best human resources and benefit practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company legal compliance. Position is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement. Worker must live within a commutable distance of Byron Center, MI, and be able to work in-office as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Law, Compliance or a related field and 3 years related experience.
• Three (3) years of experience using data analytics to audit and analyze data to identify process improvement opportunities
• Three (3) years of experience in managing leave benefits
• Experience working with leave of absence regulations
• Experience working with benefit programs including plans, principles, and practices
• Experience preparing, organizing, structuring, and presenting data
• Experience working efficiently in Microsoft Office including Excel (advanced functions), Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the analyses of company benefit and retirement programs including, but not limited to, 401(k), Profit Sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and health benefits to ensure accurate and compliant programs.
• Develop relationships with associates, consultants and third-party administrators and vendors.
• Responsible for responding to benefit-related questions and issues related to plan eligibility, provisions, claims, etc., for associates, management, HR Business Partners, and third-party administrators or vendors.
• Analyze and audit and manage leave and other benefit programs and systems to ensure administrative compliance with ERISA, IRS, and other regulatory agencies.
• Use data analytics tools and strategies to audit and analyze benefits data to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain benefits files and documentation as well as HRIS system maintenance for announcements, summary plan descriptions, plans or policies as well as all other enrollment communications.
• Provide assistance with the overall communication and implementation of new or enhanced benefits, vendors, plan design changes, education programs, etc. as assigned, including merger and acquisition projects as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of annual open enrollment activities to include the design and distribution of enrollment materials, group presentations, and online enrollment, including enrollment processing.
• Review medical, dental, and vision interfaces with third parties to ensure that transmitted data is updated for congruent systems and up to date.
• Remit HSA and FSA files to third party vendor for funding of associate contributions.
• Participate in the administration of Affordable Care Act compliance; assist in the analysis and development of procedures for administering the ACA 30-hour rule for each measurement and stability period.
• Assist in reporting and other administrative requirements as determined by ACA.
• Maintain current knowledge of leave of absence, protected time laws and state-specific rules and legal regulations, industry trends and best human resources and benefit practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company legal compliance.

Benefits

• As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package
• SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees