Senior Benefits Administrator

See's Candies, Inc. • South San Francisco, CA

62d • $115,000 - $122,000

About The Position

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This role is responsible for administration of See's Health & Welfare benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, group term, and supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and health care and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts. Includes in-house administration of COBRA programs. This position also provides support to the Sr. Manager of Benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience supporting health & welfare benefits. Strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of benefit plan designs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• PC Proficiency: Windows, MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point (or equivalent software).
• Knowledge of benefits related regulations such as ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, SFCSO, etc.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional professionalism and ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual skills (Spanish or Chinese) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administers the company paid health & welfare benefits programs for union and non-union employee groups; responsible for day-to-day processing in HRIS/HCM system.
• Supports Sr. Manager of Benefits in administration of regulatory reporting and filing, researching changing benefits laws.
• Oversee maintenance and updating of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee records. Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Advises and provides employees detailed information regarding Company's benefit programs. Acts as main point of contact for all employees with any benefit related issues; responds to queries/requests in a timely manner.
• Manages and processes all benefit related enrollments for eligible employees including additions, changes, terminations, and payroll deductions.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for See's health and welfare benefits programs.
• Coordinates weekly and monthly transfer of data to carriers/external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Daily administration, and quarterly default loan review See's Retirement Plan (non-union) and the Local 83/125 See's Retirement Plan.
• Serves as liaison with insurance carriers to resolve escalated employee insurance benefits issues.
• Resolves any member enrollment discrepancies with health insurance carriers.
• Ensures timely payment of monthly premiums to our health insurance vendors.
• Plans, processes and oversees execution of annual open enrollment including HCM set-up and testing, distribution of Open Enrollment information, Open Enrollment execution, updating benefits reference materials, maintaining enrollment forms and COBRA election forms.
• Manages distribution of annual notifications including plan summary plan descriptions and other required notices in a timely manner.
• Supervises Benefits Administrator.
• Updates and maintains administration of SF Health Care Ordinance.
• Assists HR team with special projects as required and performs other job duties as assigned.
• All See's staff must be committed to the company's core principles and workplace values, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees