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The Wonderful Company · 7 hours ago

Senior Benefits Administrator

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

6+ years exp

The Wonderful Company is a diverse organization known for its iconic consumer brands and commitment to employee well-being. They are seeking a Senior Benefits Administrator to manage and oversee employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication of benefits information to employees.

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Responsibilities

Manage small group/company employee benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs, and supplemental health plans (enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA)

Provide ongoing support for vendor management, including participating in regular status calls and strategic reviews, proactively driving root causes, proactively identifying areas for process improvement and assisting with implementation of new initiatives

Develop and maintain process documentation (including SOPs, policies, templates and communications) for benefit programs and provide recommendations for process improvement, where appropriate

Manage the day-to-day benefits operations and programs, including administration of current employee benefits, managing projects and implementations of new benefits and well-being vendors and programs for these small groups

Enter and update benefits data in HRIS and collaborate with payroll to ensure accuracy

Present benefits information during new hire orientation and respond to employee questions related to eligibility, policies, and procedures

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and communicate updates and policy changes effectively

Assist with the open enrollment processes beyond the small group plans

Assist with ad hoc support, as needed (e.g. vendor implementation)

Reconcile benefit invoices and process payments across a variety of benefit vendors and plans

Audit and validate day-to-day management of the Benefits Administration system against payroll and other systems across a broad set of programs based on set processes

Execute regular compliance reporting across all plans (e.g. ACA tracking and reporting, state filings, NQTL audits, etc.)

Qualification

Benefits administrationHRIS proficiencyBenefits regulationsVendor managementProcess improvementBilingual in SpanishAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunicationProblem solving

Required

6+ years of experience in benefits administration or benefits specialization within human resources

Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to employee benefits and leaves

Comfortable juggling time sensitive-tasks and multiple projects

Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality

Capability to exercise sound judgment and work well under pressure to effectively manage priorities and meet timelines and deliverables

Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Problem solver

Process-oriented

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future

24/7 online physician consultations

Virtual mental health resources

Life coaching

Engaging employee community groups

Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements

Library of on-demand fitness videos

Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.

Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.

Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.

Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.

Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.