Benefits Administrator

Schnuck Markets, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retailer located in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support daily operations of group benefits programs. Responsibilities include coordinating benefits processing, serving as a liaison with vendors, and ensuring regulatory compliance in benefit plans. Candidates should possess an Associate’s Degree and have 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience. Strong communication and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in Excel and Workday, are necessary for this role. The position allows initial 4 days in office transitioning to 3 in office and 2 remote.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of Human Resources / Employee Benefits experience may substitute for degree.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, PHR or CEBS certification.
• 3 to 5 years of overall experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily benefits processing and handle enrollments.
• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Evaluate internal processes for cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of HR principles

Excellent communication and organization skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a team

Strong ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects

Education

Associate’s Degree/Junior College

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

HRIS systems (Workday preferred)

Job description

The benefits administrator position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, health savings accounts, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service to teammates and supports the offering of quality benefits plans. The administrator is part of the team that launches new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and works with vendors to perform benefits administration.

This role requires 4 days in office for up to 6 months to learn the role and then will be able to shift to 3 days a week in office and 2 days remote. This role is located in St Louis, Missouri.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily benefits processing for assigned benefits. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, Qualified Domestic Relation Orders, Qualified Medical Child Support Orders, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
• Serves as primary contact and liaison for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Evaluate and revise internal processes for benefit programs to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
• Utilizing Workday as a support tool, audit the accuracy and performance of the benefits functions, performs plan audits; prepares, collects and organizes data for actuarial assessments. Primary teammate to develop, configure and maintain the benefits component of the Workday system, including annual open enrollment.
• Handles benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.

Minimum Requirements

• Required Education: Associate’s Degree/Junior College.
• Other Requirements: 1 - 3 years of Human Resources / Employee Benefits or related field experience may be used in lieu of degree. Bachelor's degree, PHR or CEBS preferred.
• Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of laws and regulations of benefit plans.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good working knowledge of Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems, with Workday preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of HR principles.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with teammates.
• Strong ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.

Formal Policy Setting

• Makes recommendations to management.

Physical Requirement and Work Environment

Walking

• Primarily sitting

Standing

• Primarily sitting

Lifting

• Up to 25 lbs

Travel

• 0-25%

Standard office environment with the ability to work remotely, and normal business hours. Some work outside of normal business hours may be required at certain times.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.