Human Resources Benefits Supervisor

SUMMARY:

This is a full-time position working in the human resources benefits department. The Benefits Supervisor will be responsible for administering Company provided employee benefits and employee leave of absences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WORK PROCESS

Your Impact:

· Administer Company benefits, such as healthcare, dental, medical, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k), including open enrollments.

· Ensure that employee benefit materials are accurate, user friendly, and provided in a timely manner at various phases of the employee life cycle and revise as needed.

· Conduct benefit related presentations and meetings.

· Determine, verify, and transmit benefit eligibility, and ensure accurate employee premium deductions.

· Be our liaison with benefit carriers to ensure that challenges are addressed, and opportunities are explored.

· Administer leave of absences such as FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL and other leaves and engage in the interactive process.

· Collaborate with Workers’ Compensation Coordinator and management to determine if work restrictions can be accommodated with consideration and review of the employee's job description.

· Oversee garnishments and reporting to governmental agencies.

· Ensure the record retention of benefits and leave related records.

· Create and nurture a professional working relationship with all Company team members.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
· Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· In depth knowledge of Human Resources processes and functions as it relates to employee benefits and leaves.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office.

· Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the Company’s HRMS and record retention applications.

· Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; apply concepts of basic algebra; and interpret graphs, charts, and tables.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

AA degree or higher preferred. A minimum of three years of experience working in human resources department, with benefits a plus. Must be proficient in excel and office administration systems. Agricultural experience preferred, that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

· Must have the ability to communicate effectively and a professional manner with all Company employees, including general labor, administrative, supervisory and management employees and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in English and Spanish required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Strong analytical/numbers capabilities and problem-solving capabilities.

TRAVEL

Travel required, about 15%. Requires working outside normal business hours and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Light to moderate lifting (up to 40 pounds).

· Reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing and manual dexterity.

· Operating a computer, calculator, copier, and typewriter involves repetitive hand arm movement.

· Entering data by touch requires the ability to hear computer alarms for errors.

· Must be able to interact politely with outside customers and vendors.

· Communication with other staff members involves making contact orally, via the telephone, electronic email or in person.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salinas, CA 93905: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location