Benefits Assistant

Rihm Family Companies (RFC) is looking for a detailed Benefits Assistant to join our growing team. Our family-owned business is driven by our 4 Es of Doing Business – Effective, Efficient, Equity and Expansion.  We look for exceptional candidates who value our mission. Do you possess a strong work ethic and an appetite to grow your career in an essential industry? Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your skills and gain additional experience in a strategic leadership role, and grow with an established and dynamic organization? Is it important to you to set and achieve goals through incremental, sustained improvements* If so, you will thrive in this environment. Please apply. 

 RFC is proud to operate with Traction/EOS® to foster an environment of focus and accountability, and to maintain a healthy leadership team. 

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• VERY COMPETETITIVE PAY SCALE!
• Generous Personal Time Off Plan (PTO) Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan Employer Match
• Employer Paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Coverage
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Available with Employer Contribution
• Supplemental Insurance Available (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Company Paid Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts (ex. Verizon Employee Discount)
• Red Wing Shoe Safety Footwear Program
• Annual Tool Reimbursement Program

POSITION SUMMARY  

The candidate will provide assistance and back-up to the Benefits & Payroll Manager by maintaining record-keeping of all employer-provided and/or elected corporate benefits and retirement programs i.e. medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability options, and 401k and pension plans, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of entries into corporate software systems to comply with state and federal employment and labor laws.

Additional responsibilities include bi-weekly payroll processing and record management, and supporting other HR functions, programs, and initiatives such as an employee wellness program, researching compensation studies, and benefits/payroll policy and procedure development.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary. 

• Assists in administration of employee benefit programs
• New-hire orientations as it related to benefits and payroll
• Assists with the open enrollment process
• Works with HR & Marketing to effectively communicate company’s benefit package
• Responds to benefit inquiries from managers and team members on plan provisions, benefits enrollment, status changes, and other general inquiries
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork i.e., medical, personal, disability, and FMLA
• Acts as primary back-up for payroll when Benefits & Payroll manager is on PTO
• Administration of bi-weekly payroll for hourly team members
• Assists in recording and process payroll changes; benefit deductions, corrections, and adjustments using HRIS
• Assists in Managing 401(k) related projects.
• Preparing monthly Union Pension Plan reports
• Processes related to team member separations
• Assists in the development and promotion of a new team member wellness program
• Assists with other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years in benefits and payroll administration
• Understanding basic employment laws and guidelines
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & SKILLS

• Understand the importance of and ability to properly manage confidential information
• Keen ability to adapt to change
• Ability to deal with constructive criticism and support business decisions
• Strives to increase business and personal skills
• Solid PC skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to handle complex, multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong listening and other interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pace work to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel to other locations up to 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch; or lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee is regularly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to feel, type and reach
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear, use hands to type, write, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities, or duties.  Rihm Family Companies reserves the right to amend this document to meet legal, business, and organizational requirements as necessary.

*Rihm Family Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities).

Salary : $34,000 - $43,000