Benefits Manager Eataly Corporate Temporary

Eataly North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Temporary Benefits Manager to lead the benefits programs across all locations. The role focuses on accurate benefits tracking, cost-effective portfolio delivery, and enhanced employee wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities include open enrollment, education on benefit options, leave administration, and ongoing program optimization, reporting to the Benefits Director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in benefits management or human resources.
• Strong knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement programs.
• Extensive understanding of federal and state employee benefit regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA).
• Experience with HRIS systems and open enrollment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for all Eataly North America locations' benefits programs.
• Own annual open enrollment, including communications, sessions, and enrollment administration.
• Provide education/training related to benefits, leave management, and workers' compensation.
• Guide employees through the benefits enrollment process.
• Develop and co-manage wellness and perks programs to support total health management.
• Lead employee communications to drive participation in benefits and wellness programs.
• Research and resolve escalated issues involving benefit programs and administration.
• Manage FMLA, paid parental leave, and other leave administration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-building

Problem-solving

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits Manager- Eataly Corporate (Temporary)

• Full-time

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

The (Temporary) Manager, Benefits leads the functions for all Eataly North America locations. The Manager, Benefits ensures accurate and timely benefits tracking and processing. The Manager, Benefits will develop creative and cost-effective approaches to delivering a highly valued, comprehensive employee benefit portfolio, including health, welfare, and retirement programs.

Reports to the Benefits Director.

• Manage operational aspects of employee benefits programs which may include but may not be limited to 401(k), defined contribution, and defined benefit retirement plans, health, life, and Voluntary insurance plans.
• Own annual open enrollment process, including development of communications materials, coordination of information sessions and enrollers, and administration of enrollment changes within HRIS and with vendors.
• Provide appropriate internal education and training (as a subject matter expert) related to employee benefit programs, leave management, and worker’s compensation, and applicable regulations and laws.
• Assist, educate and guide employees through the benefits enrollment process.
• Develop, implement and co-manage wellness programs and perks programs to support the overall total health management strategy.
• Lead employee communication programs to educate and gain participation in benefit and wellness programs.
• Research, investigate and resolve complex escalated issues involving benefit programs and administration.
• Manage FMLA, paid parental leave, and any other leave administration.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Compensation Range: $35 - $40 Hourly

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 + years of related experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, motivation, and team-building skills
• Extensive understanding of federal and state employee benefit regulations, (e.g. ERISA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Experience with Ceridian|Dayforce software is preferred
• Able to act with discretion in managing confidential information

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.