HR Benefits Specialist FULL-TIME, EXEMPT LEVEL POSITION
Position Summary:
The Human Resource Benefits Specialist provides administrative and logistical support in all areas of the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401k, etc.) and Workers’ Compensation benefits. The Benefits Specialist regularly prepares and distributes a variety of high-quality benefit-related communication pieces and directly interacts with Blake’s Lotaburger employees (in person, via telephone, or email) answering benefit questions and addressing specific benefit-related circumstances.
The Benefits Generalist drives the annual open-enrollment periods and manages employee life events that create mid-term changes. This position also provides support in General Liability and Auto insurance claims by reporting and managing claims and providing insurance carriers with changes in company assets. This position reports directly to the HR Manager.
Essential Functions:
Stays abreast of all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws.
Administers company benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and all other voluntary benefits.
Facilitates and provides administrative support within the benefits function.
Manages and tracks reports of Incidents/Accidents for General Liability claims for robberies, customer accidents, and vehicle accidents.
Manages Workers’ Compensation benefits. Communicating with employees, managers, and insurance adjusters to ensure that injured employees’ claims are appropriately reported and submitted.
Send out monthly 401K eligibility communication.
Processes employee separations/discharges and communicates benefits, or vacation to Payroll.
Reviews and processes performance reviews (store level).
Review and designation of FMLA and Informal employee leave.
Review and approval/denial of religious accommodations based on applicable laws.
Review ADA and medical restrictions while working closely with the leadership of all departments in determining reasonable accommodations for employees with medical conditions.
Responsible for reconciliation of monthly benefits.
Compiles recon reports, monthly eligibility benefits, and store incident reports.
Audits of new hire WC codes and accruals.
Assists in all other areas of the HR Department.
Additional duties and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements (Education/Training/Experience/Abilities):
Associate Degrees in HR and 1-2 years of HR Benefits experience are required.
Ability to multitask and work under stressful conditions in a quick-service restaurant environment, dealing with customers and other employees. Tolerate a reasonable amount of stress.
Must be adept to problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve them promptly.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and can exhibit empathy towards employees and customers
Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both written and orally, as to communicate with employees, members of the HR management team, and in group presentations and meetings
Must be able to efficiently read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities so as to use time efficiently
Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality
Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be willing to improve performance through management feedback
Must have proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and HRIS
Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred
Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
Adhere to professional and ethical behavior standards.
Interact in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner with employees, visitors and vendors.
Participate in departmental staff meetings and suggested training opportunities.
Comply with all laws and Blake’s Lotaburger, LLC policies and procedures.
Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.
Essential Physical/Emotional Requirements:
Must be able to occasionally stand/walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to talk and hear
Must be able to climb, bend and stoop
Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds unassisted
Must be able to type and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time
Blake’s Lotaburger’s policy of equal opportunity includes the following: race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, familial status, gender, sexuality, gender identification, sexual orientation, age (40 and over), veteran status, genetic information, or physical/mental disability (or perceived disability) or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.
This EEO policy applies to all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and terms and conditions of employment. Blake’s Lotaburger will not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation on the basis of any status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Blake’s Lotaburger, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at HR@lotaburger.com or 505-884-2160 Ext. 1644.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.