Benefits Manager, North Bergen, NJ

Company: Imperial Dade
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 80+ branches.

The Human Resources team is seeking a Benefits Manager to join the team. Partnered with the benefits team, you will be responsible for managing various employee benefits, including health, life and disability coverages, leaves of absence and retirement savings. The ideal candidate will have experience in human resources, specifically benefits management, communications, and plan compliance as well as LOA (leave of absence) processing and the various laws and regulations which apply to them.

Responsibilities
Manage various employee benefits, including health, life and disability coverages, leaves of absence and retirement savings
Assist Director of Benefits with annual open enrollment process, including virtual or on-site meetings, distributing materials, and assisting with presentations to communicate benefit plans
Manage the implementation of new groups and renewal decisions including program set-up, coordination & management of all vendors, TPA's, Networks, PBM's, and brokers
Ensure compliance with all federal and international legal and disclosure requirements such as COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and ERISA.
Maintain benefit plan documentation including plan documents and policies.
Provide new employees with an explanation of benefits, and instruct them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures
Provide employees guidance on ADP Workforce Now, healthcare provider sites, and Fidelity NetBenefits
Resolve employee issues by working with insurance brokers, insurance providers and third-party administrators
Develop benefit communications which highlight program offerings

Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
7+ years' experience in HR with benefits experience
Deep understanding of change management and the ability to think strategically around how to deploy programs and manage that change across a variety of business units and different workforces
Familiarity with payroll and benefits software systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
Intermediate computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational and process skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to educate employees about their benefits and assist with their questions.
Experience with leaves of absence (LOA) including FMLA, ADA, state and local leave laws, short-term and long-term disability plans
Experience with vendor premium payments
Experience with Canadian Benefit plans
Experience with Workers Compensation
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting work environment and invite motivated and talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, 401K, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

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