benefits specialist

benefits specialist Emeryville, CA

Peet's
Full Time Emeryville, CA 115000 - 86000 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Who We Are:
Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Benefits and Wellness, the Sr. Benefits Analyst oversees systems and processes and is responsible for daily operations of Peet's employee benefit plans. In this position they will also be responsible for researching, analyzing, and evaluating Peet’s benefit programs, with an emphasis on administration, employee services, compliance and systems operations.

The Sr. Benefits Analyst is a full-time, exempt position.
What You Will Do:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration
  • Administration of health, dental, vision, COBRA, life insurance, 401(k), FSA and HSA plans, voluntary benefits and the commuter plan for all regions and departments.
  • Maintains reporting in ACA system and analyzes eligibility of employees using the ACA tool.
  • Manages distribution of employee benefit eligibility communications.
  • Manages and maintains proper payroll deductions and adjustments from the Mercer 365+ enrollment system into UKG.
  • Audits enrollments vs payroll deductions on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy.
  • Works closely with payroll team to ensure deductions and arrears payments are up to date.
  • Manages employee communications related to benefit contributions for employees on leave and maintains schedules related to payments received.
  • Works closely with accounting team to provide documentation for claims or payments made from Peet’s accounts as well as standard monthly reporting and reporting as requested.
  • Works with Sr. Manager to verify monthly invoices and billing processes for all benefits programs and maintains statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
  • Partner with Sr Benefits Manager on open enrollment process including implementing new plans, updating current programs and assist in developing communication materials.
  • Effectively communicate Peet’s benefit programs regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment and other requirements.
  • Provide ongoing support to develop and champion the wellness program and other onsite benefits and wellness events.
  • Assist with new plan proposals, manage vendor implementations and other special projects as needed.
  • Develops and maintains Standard Operating Processes and benefits manual.
  • Supports the benefits team and takes on other responsibilities as assigned by Sr. Manager of Benefits and Wellness.
Employee Services
  • Responds timely and accurately to employee inquiries.
  • Researches and assists employees with benefit program issues and works closely with broker and vendor teams for solutions and follow up.
Compliance
  • Ensure accurate data is provided and employee/employer contributions for the 401(k) plan, HSA, FSA, and the Commuter programs are submitted to the vendors.
  • Ensure benefits plans are administered according to plan provisions; responsible for compliance with all Company and regulatory guidelines including 5500’s, Summary Annual Reports and 1095/1094 forms.
  • Must have knowledge of and experience with the SF HCSO and partner with the broker to provide quarterly/annual data and submit reporting or funding for city or state benefit programs.
Systems Operations
  • Prepares reports and maintains accurate data in Health efx/Equifax Workforce Solutions, the ACA tracking system.
  • Ensures data is accurate in the online benefit enrollment system and works with Mercer to provide updates or adjustments.
  • Manages UKG and the Mercer enrollment system process for all benefit plans which includes maintaining automated files, troubleshooting errors and problem resolution.
Who You Are:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant benefits experience and/or training.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
  • Ability to work with multiple benefit systems.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Skilled Microsoft Office user including advanced excel knowledge.
  • Organizational skills to maintain documentation and shared files.
  • Ability to communicate with kindness, thoroughness and attention to detail.
  • Workday experience a plus.
  • Must live in California (San Francisco Bay Area) or actively relocating.

Peet’s Home Office is a Hybrid worksite, which requires any Home Office employees to work onsite (Emeryville, CA) 3 days per week.

At Peet’s we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. The target annual base salary range for this position is $86,000-115,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.

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About Peet's

CEO: Eric Lauterbach
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.peets.com
Year Founded: 1966

benefits specialist
Peet's

www.peets.com
Emeryville, CA
Eric Lauterbach
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Restaurants & Cafes
1966
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