Associated Grocers of New England · 21 hours ago
Manager, Benefits & Payroll
Pembroke, New Hampshire, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAssociated Grocers of New England is seeking a Manager for Benefits & Payroll to oversee employee benefits programs and payroll administration. This role involves managing employee benefits, ensuring compliance with laws, and leading a team to foster a positive work environment.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Manage employee benefits programs, including 401(k) administration, employee assistance programs, health, wellness, leave administration, and voluntary benefits
Develop, design, and implement employee education and communication strategies to ensure effective promotion and understanding of benefit programs
Coordinate the rollout and oversee administration of the annual benefits open enrollment process
Evaluate and compare Company benefit offerings with those of other employers through analysis of surveys, industry data, and other benchmarking sources. Participate in and/or lead area and industry surveys; analyze results and develop recommendations for management review
Develop specifications for new benefit plans or programs, or modify existing offerings, to maintain the Company’s competitive position in the labor market and promote consistency across locations where feasible
Ensure compliance with all applicable Department of Labor, state, and federal laws; remain current on changes in tax and deduction laws impacting payroll administration
Oversee the Sr. Payroll Administrator and ensure payroll is processed timely, accurately, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements
Verify monthly premium calculations for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data related to premiums, claims, and costs. Resolve administrative issues with carrier representatives as needed
Handle benefit-related inquiries and complaints to ensure prompt, equitable, and courteous resolution. Maintain ongoing communication—in person, by phone, or in writing—with insurance carriers, employees, and beneficiaries to support effective utilization of benefits
Identify process improvement opportunities and develop corresponding action plans
Oversee the HRIS Specialist, providing direction, prioritization, and performance management to ensure effective administration, maintenance, and optimization of HR systems
Partner with the HRIS Specialist to ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, system enhancements, and compliance with data security and privacy requirements, while supporting ongoing process improvements and system-related initiatives
Manage the hiring, training, performance management, and professional development of payroll and benefits staff
Foster an engaged and positive work environment that supports a strong organizational culture
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with five to seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, employment policies and procedures, including FLSA and related legislation
Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment
Proven ability to supervise, train, and develop staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Strong employee development and performance management skills
Experience in budget preparation and fiscal management
Ability to evaluate and re-engineer operations and procedures; formulate policy; and develop and implement new strategies and processes
Knowledge of contemporary human resource management principles and personnel practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to exercise sound administrative and procedural judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and define and resolve problems
Ability to design, prepare, and deliver training programs and materials
Knowledge of employee benefits and safety laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
Ability to travel as required
Excellent customer service orientation
Valid driver's license
Preferred
UKG experience highly preferred
Experience with supporting a Unionized workforce highly preferred
Benefits
401(k) administration
Employee assistance programs
Health
Wellness
Leave administration
Voluntary benefits
Company
Associated Grocers of New England
Associated Grocers of New England is a wholesale company offering meats, produce, deli, dairy, and bakery products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase