Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst

Job ID: 2009-1385 # Positions: 1 Location: US-NY-Long Island City Experience (Years): 2 Posted Date: 10/22/2009 Category: Corporate - Human Resources

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* Apply for this jobonline * Refer a friend to this job More information about this job: Overview: FreshDirect is one of the nation’s leading online food brands, known for its convenient home delivery service and the manufacture of fresh, delicious food. Changing the way customers shop for groceries since 2002, the company uses a direct distribution model with in-house, overnight production that cuts out the middleman and helpsFreshDirectoffer farm-fresh food at low prices. Every product is100% satisfactory guaranteed, every time. SinceFreshDirecttakes delivery directly from farms and manufacturers and delivers those products the very next day, compared to conventional grocery stores that move their products through much longer supply chains, the foods offered atFreshDirectare fresher and better quality at lower prices.

Responsibilities: Review data input and output reporting for accuracy and reconcile benefit invoices. Ability to build strong internal and external relationships, handle confidential information with discretion, understand detailed human resources laws and regulations, pay excellent attention to detail, be a self-starter, and work independently. Take an active role in continually evaluating the design of employee benefit plans and programs to ensure they are competitive. Prepare special studies and analysis and make recommendations to management on new and/or improved benefits plans and cost saving measures. Communicate changes to employees. Build ROI analyses on existing and new benefit programs to help senior management understand options and associated costs. Ensure compliance with all local and federal legal requirements as it relates to FreshDirects benefit plans and policies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current benefit issues, trends and regulations. Provide excellent customer service to our employees through the timely and accurate resolution of routine and complex employee issues pertaining to company benefit programs. Train front line managers to handle employee questions regarding benefits. Project lead on overall process improvements in all benefit areas. Manage relationship with benefits vendors including our benefits broker and our outsourced benefits partner. Coordinate open enrollment process. Work closely with payroll to insure proper deductions. Produce monthly, and as needed, reports. Upload data in appropriate (vendor/internal) systems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Two to three years experience administering medical, dental, life insurance, long and short term disability. •At least one year providing administrative support for 401(k) plans. •Familiarity with an HRIS such as Kronos •Experience with Open Enrollment •Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel •Strong oral and written communication skills •Strong administration and organization skills; process oriented •Working knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) •Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience •Experience with union benefit programs a plus •Bilingual Spanish / English a plus

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Category:	Human Resources
	> Benefits Administrator
Location:	Long Island City, NY
County:	Queens County
ZIP Code:	11101
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	FreshDirect
Phone:	email only please
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