Sr. HR Generalist/Benefits Manager

A part of our supportive & energetic HR team, this person will embody the values of the organization and provide kind and supportive connections for both managers and employees. Arbor Acres is the premier Winston-Salem Retirement Community; we have a supportive and accountable culture (attaining Drive's World's Best Culture Award two years running.) 

The position will:

1) Work with the Sr. Director to manage overall benefits programs, managing the open enrollment process, billing & ACA and supporting benefits decisions for the organization.

2) Provide onsite employee relations support in coordination with an offsite generalist, to include training of new supervisors and being a part of orientation as needed.

3) Workers’ Compensation (we have minimal to no injuries per month) to include working with carrier & leave manager, and ensuring appropriate OSHA log filings are completed. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports offsite Generalist as back-up with on-site Employee Relations needs (helping with discipline, termination or coaching.)
• Reconciles billing for all benefits.
• Provides reports and support materials - strong knowledge of Excel, Word.
• Works with Director to ensure appropriate benefit selection and implementation within the HR system.
• Manages Open Enrollment process, to include setting up meetings, creating materials and leading meetings. This could require minimal weekend and late evening work to meet third shift and weekend requirements.
• Maintains benefits summary booklet.
• New Supervisor Onboarding and New Hire Orientation (fill-in as needed).
• Works with outside vendor to ensure COBRA information is sent.
• Coordinates STD and LTD programs as needed.
• Manages the Arbor Acres’ (small) Workers’ Compensation program.  Ensures that injuries/illnesses are being reported in a timely manner and appropriate follow-up is being done with the injured employee(s).  Maintains good communication with department heads and supervisors regarding work status of their injured employee(s). Works with the Sr. HR Generalist in charge of FMLA/ADA to coordinate as needed.
• Ensures that accurate and complete statistics of occupational injury/illness reports are maintained on Form 300.   Obtains the “Supervisor Accident Investigation” report for each reportable injury and presents general details on each of these injuries at the monthly Safety Committee meetings.

Minimum Education

Prefer a graduate of a recognized four (4) year college or university and a SHRM or HRCI certification (Senior Professional or Professional)

Minimum Experience

Must have a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience (the administrative aspects of HR) and 5+ years of experience in the HR field in employee relations, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.