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Panda Restaurant Group · 2 hours ago

Benefits Program Manager

Rosemead, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $158K/yr

5+ years exp

Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, founded in Glendale, California. The Benefits Program Manager is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, communication, and administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with applicable laws.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designs, manages, and evaluates employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement (401(k)/pension), and wellness. Analyzes benefits utilization and costs and prepares reports with data-driven recommendations for changes

Ensures employee benefit programs are properly administered and legally compliant with all federal state, and local laws (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPASA, COBRA, FMLA, etc

Conducts analysis to evaluate the rate structure and works with the benefits vendor (consulting firm) to recommend changes to benefit plans to improve coverage and/or deliver benefits more cost effectively

Monitors benefits trends and benchmark data to ensure competitiveness and fiscal responsibility. Provides recommendations on improving benefits based on detailed competitive analysis with peer organizations in order to address employee concerns and ensure Panda is fully competitive

Partners with payroll, HRIS, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits-related data

Oversees and manages vendor relationships, including performance management and contract negotiations

Supports the integration of benefits programs during mergers, acquisitions, or organizational changes

Qualification

Employee benefits managementCompliance with lawsVendor relationship managementData analysisHRIS proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

5+ years of experience in HR and benefits with increasing management responsibility

Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings

Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position

Preferred

business and/or HR major preferred

preferably in a retail/hospitality operations environment

Benefits

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships

Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays

Continuous education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Company

Panda Restaurant Group

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Panda Restaurant Group provides quick service Chinese food in high traffic locations, including malls, airports and sporting arenas.

Founded in 1973

Rosemead, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.pandarg.com

H1B Sponsorship

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