Senior Benefits Analyst

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

Responsible for the day-to-day administration and analysis of benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, and 401(k) retirement plan. Primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issues, coordinate with benefits vendors, oversee benefits compliance, maintain benefits systems, and assist with leave of absence administration.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for all Home Chef’s benefits plans and programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Primary point of contact for benefits questions and issues.
• Maintain relationships with insurance carriers, consultants, benefits brokers, and third-party administrators. Monitor vendor performance to ensure service quality and adherence to contracts.
• Subject matter expert in benefits compliance. Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and other regulatory requirements at the federal, state and local levels; prepare necessary filings and reports. Oversee annual 401K True Up and 401K audit. 
• Develop and implement communication/education programs to enhance employee knowledge, appreciation, and effective use of benefits.
• Project Manage annual open enrollment, including post OE cleanup. 
• Prepare and maintain departmental billing, including reconciliation of all benefits invoices.  
• Oversee benefits portal in ADP, including all carrier file feeds. Complete periodic audits to maintain data integrity. Primary point of contact for carriers and vendor partners related to file feed issues
• Assist Benefits Specialist with leave of absence administration and serve as back-up support 
• Work on projects that may be assigned ad hoc and assist with other corporate initiatives, as necessary

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee benefits administration, minimum 3 years of experience at a Benefits Analyst level 
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS Regulations, ACA, and FMLA
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Collaborative, excellent communicator with strong people skills, with a strong service orientation
• Demonstrated ability to apply a practical and well-balanced approach to decision making, change management, and problem solving
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual

 

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Perks and Benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

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