Benefit Assistant

Eby-Brown Company, LLC, one of the largest suppliers in the convenience distribution industry, is seeking strong candidates for a Benefit Assistant at its corporate office located in Naperville, IL.

The Benefits Assistant is responsible for administering and answering questions regarding health and welfare plans, COBRA, FMLA, leaves of absence, and other issues. Additionally, this role assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of benefits programs and communications, and coordinates the annual enrollment process. This position reports to the Director of HR and Benefits.

Responsibilities include:
Answering health and welfare plans including health, dental, life flexible spending, AD&D, STD and LTD questions

Coordinates the administration of corporate benefit programs including medical, dental, life, 401k, etc.

Maintains benefits records and plan documents. Consult with and advise corporate Stakeholders on eligibility, provisions and other benefit matters.

Serves as liaison for all benefit vendors in resolving issues/problems with benefit providers.

Acts as internal specialist on benefits plans.

Conducts the benefits orientations and presentations during the new employee on-boarding process.

Monitors and updates communications materials as required.

Processes vendor billings, as scheduled.

Coordinates annual re-enrollment process including being the liaison to ensure all facilities receive re-enrollment materials.

Works with HRM’s to ensure a timely return of all enrollment forms and that the data is accurate, recorded and entered into SAP with the correct effective date.

Processes any state initiated spouse or dependent benefits enrollment.

Assists with 401 k enrollment and employee communication.

Recommends and assists in the development of benefits plans and policies. Compiles and interprets data related to benefits activity.

Ensures compliance with all government laws and regulations governing benefits administration, including form 5500, SPDs and plan documents, and preliminary and final discrimination testing for all required plans.

Maintain monthly billing. Ensures and maintains system integrity and requested vendor feeds, and provide requested data for the annual renewals and benefit consensus reviews.

Conducts and participate in salary surveys to price jobs in local and national labor markets and assist in determining competitive wage rate trends.

Assists in the evaluation and design of alternative methods of compensation and the design of compensation packages for various functional areas and levels of management.

Communicates and interpret compensation policies and procedures to establish and maintain uniform understanding and application.

Assists in the development and maintenance of job descriptions, as needed.

Requirements

Include:
BS/BA in Business or equivalent experience in a Benefits and/or Human Resources.

1-3 years benefits/HR experience in a corporate environment.

Solid skills in Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word with desire and aptitude for enhancement.

SAP or similar HRIS software experience

Must have a strong background in analysis and project management

Must have strong communications skills and be able to work well with HR and employees in multiple locations.

Demonstrated ability to run SAP reports or other similar human resources software.

We offer an excellent compensation package which includes:
competitive salary including additional performance based compensation, Health/Life/Dental/Vision, 401(k)

As the 3rd largest distributor in this industry, our customers cover the eastern half of the United States, and are supplied from our six regional distribution centers. Over 120 years in operation, we continue as a family owned and operated company with rich tradition and a fun loving environment, which are still the cornerstones of our success.

At Eby-Brown people make the difference.

EOE M/F/D/V

www.eby-brown.com