Benefits Strategist
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Job Summary
As a Benefits Strategist you will own and execute the day-to-day administration of our employee benefits programs ensuring accuracy compliance and a seamless experience for our team members. You will work closely with internal teams vendors and cross-functional partners to manage enrollments payroll interactions file feeds and reporting. We are looking for someone who is highly organized detail-oriented and thrives on executing processes efficiently while contributing to the smooth operation of our Total Rewards programs.
This full-time position reports to the Senior Manager of Total Rewards and is expected to work in a hybrid model which currently includes Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in-office.
What youll do:
- Manage the day-to-day administration of benefits programs including health dental vision life insurance and voluntary benefits
- Oversee the operations of leave administration ensuring payroll is accurately updated team members understand how to apply for disability benefits and federal protections and providing a high-touch guided experience for team members through the process
- Collaborate with team members individually to walk them through benefits and leave processes as they come up answering questions and ensuring a seamless experience
- Support administration of our self-funded medical plan including coordination with carriers reconciliation and team member communications
- Maintain and update the company intranet with benefits information ensuring content is accurate up to date and easy to digest
- Assist in planning and executing benefits communications including enrollment reminders plan updates and educational materials
- Support the development and execution of our wellness program including coordinating initiatives tracking participation and helping build engaging programs for team members
- Partner with Total Rewards team Finance and external partners to ensure accurate data reporting and compliance across benefit programs
- Assist with compiling and analyzing benefit spending on a monthly basis to ensure were meeting financial goals
- Research local state and federal laws to ensure compliance and industry standards
- Ensure compliance as it relates to required postings emergency action plans handbook updates company trainings and other projects
- Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the team member experience
What you bring to the table:
- 2 years hands on benefits administration experience
- HRIS proficiency
- HR and Benefits compliance awareness
- Self-funded medical plan experience (highly preferred)
- Leave administration experience (highly preferred)
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization
- Strong follow-through and accountability
- Professionalism and discretion with confidential information
- Effective collaboration and communication
About Us: Balsam Brands is a global omnichannel retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have a meaningful impact in a people-first company that values relationship building authenticity and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise the Bay Area Dublin the Philippines Canada and Mexico.
The companys mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends and give back to our families and communities in impactful ways. When you join Balsam Brands youll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work and building a welcoming workplace.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Business Management
- Benefits Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Insurance Sales
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
About Company
Balsam Brands is a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill, the worlds leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those ... View more
