Weis Markets · 10 hours ago
Benefits Manager
Sunbury, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWeis Markets is a company that values teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities. They are seeking a Benefits Manager who will oversee the administration of Health and Welfare programs, manage relationships with vendors, and ensure compliance with various regulations related to employee benefits.
Retail
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Phoretta W.
Responsibilities
Oversee the administration of our comprehensive Health and Welfare programs including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Programs and COBRA
Serves as the primary Point of Contact for Third Party vendors, resolving claims and benefit issues
Manage relationships with brokers and vendors
Support associates throughout benefit lifecycle including orientation, enrollment, coordination of payroll deductions, benefits related queries and support to resolution
Manage weekly benefit budget and estimated budget projection with broker and submit to accounting for release
Responsible to manage $43M budget, forecast and oversee expenses by reviewing, reconciling, and submitting weekly and monthly vendor invoices for payment
Approve qualifying life event changes and new hire benefit enrollments
Deliver high quality customer service while managing benefit escalations and work with providers to deliver a viable solution for all parties
Create and deliver effective communications to increase Health and Wellness awareness and improve plan participation, staying abreast of regulatory changes and mandated disclosures
Develop and maintain benefit designs and retirement programs by updating Workday’s eligibility and rate tables
Administration of 401(k) retirement plan to include setting up deductions, reporting eligibility dates and compiling required documentation for 5500 annual reporting
Oversees 401(k) administration and compliance activities including non-discrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings
Manages annual 401(k) audit process including census preparation, coordinating with recordkeepers, independent auditors and other relevant parties
Serves as primary reviewer of auditor’s annual financial reports, Form 5500 and SAR preparation. Responsible for resolving discrepancies. Prepare all documentation in “near final” form for Director review prior to filing
Manage and maintaining company leave of absence staff and programs ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws. Responsible for FMLA, STD and ADA compliance and administration
Follows ACA compliance regulations and leads the filing of returns to the IRS and 1095-C forms to associates
Organizes and manages annual Open Enrollment
Provides reporting on new hires, terminations, other relevant data as required
Create and manage EIB file feed and HRIS ongoing requests
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources or related field with an emphasis in business or finance, or equivalent years professional/analytical experience related to the duties outlined above
Require 5+ years in benefit plan strategy, design and administration with proven experience designing and implementing benefit and related programs
Deep knowledge of employee benefit plan design including healthcare, leave of absence and defined contribution retirement programs along with the associated complexities of plan administration, associated payroll processes, regulatory requirements and benefits program taxability
Benefits
Health and Welfare Plans
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Weis Markets
Weis Markets is a large regional grocery chain headquartered in Sunbury, PA.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Jack O'Hara
Vice President Legal Affairs and Real Estate
John Driscoll
Vice President of Store Development
Recent News
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