What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Sunset?
Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we are now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.
Our Livonia, Michigan office is currently looking for a Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team! The primary function of this position will assist in administering Mastronardi’s benefit programs including: medical, dental, life, disability insurances, 401(k) plan, flexible spending account, paid time off, FMLA/leave of absences, and workers compensation.
Values:
To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Processing benefit related transactions such as open enrollment, life event changes and National Medical Support Orders.
- Prepare, maintain and present up to date materials for New Hire Orientation.
- Maintain up to date employee benefit files in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
- Administer benefit enrollment on the benefits enrollment platform and ensure proper enrollment in a timely fashion.
- Assist with filing workers compensation claims and escalated claim concerns.
- Assist in the administration and tracking of leaves of absence including STD/LTD, FMLA, Non-FMLA, and Worker’s Compensation.
- Partner with employees who need a leave of absence to provide guidance and documentation needed.
- Connect with employees on their return to work and communicate changes in return to work dates, leave status, etc. with local HR/ managers and update HRIS with current leave status.
- Compliance, auditing and document control responsibility.
- Review and update forms related to Benefit transactions as needed.
- Complete benefits billing and submit to accounting for payment.
- Administer and track benefits premiums recouping process and benefits deduction corrections as needed.
- Support employees and local HR teams with benefit issues with timely resolution.
Education/Background Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Four or more years of experience in benefits administration required or years of equivalent experience in a human resources generalist capacity with benefits and leave administration focus.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently to problem solve, present, communicate and recommend resolutions.
- Ability to stay abreast of changing federal, local and state requirements as it pertains to leaves and benefits.
- Requires a direct, empathetic communication style.
Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.
