Bilingual Benefits Specialist

Nebraska Furniture Mart•Cedar Park, TX

5d•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

As NFM’s Bilingual Benefits Specialist you will be focused on administering benefits and providing support to other HR areas as well as NFM staff. Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love-because that’s what we love.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English
High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred
2 years office/clerical experience
Organization skills including the ability to prioritize
Ability to pay attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Experience with an HRIS
Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Benefits experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with open enrollment and answer benefit related questions to include, but not limited to, COBRA, 30-hour, HSA/FSA, Medical, Dental, Vision
Process qualified medical child support orders (QMSCO), maintain medical files, including scanning Assist staff with online enrollment, life events, and supporting documentation, approving life events and new hire enrollments in the HRIS system, assist with payroll auditing as needed
Answer FMLA questions from staff. Communicate FMLA and Military Leave laws and instructions for requesting a leave of absence as well as information on returning to work, paying for benefits, using paid time off, etc.
Assist managers in understanding the staff leave of absence reports they receive from the vendor and how to use the vendor website
Work with HR Generalists when staff members are unable to return to work, or if they wish to terminate employment. Conduct Benefits Q&A’s either virtually or in person
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
Paid community volunteer opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option