Benefits & Compliance Specialist

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. We are passionate about delicious food, creating a customized experience for each of our districts and schools, bringing innovation to the table and being compassionate leaders to our teams. If you’re looking for a career that can truly make an impact on a child’s day, we want to meet you!

Location: Scottsdale, AZ.

BENEFITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates administration of benefit programs, such as Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Group Life, STD, AD&D, FMLA, 401K (when applicable) and any other benefits programs
• Coordinates all aspects of Open Enrollment for benefits plans.
• Creates and coordinates employee benefits communications and ensure accurate information is posted on benefits website.
• Tracks and executes benefits arrears payment collection in accordance with SFE practice.
• Enters new member data and status changes with the appropriate vendor online methods and other vendor enrollment requirements.
• Follows up on incomplete enrollments.
• Ensures accurate record keeping and proper deductions.
• Resolves discrepancies with carriers, payroll, and the company.
• Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, plan provisions and other matters related to benefits to ensure accurate, timely, equitable, and courteous resolutions.
• Acts as liaison between employee, brokers, insurance providers and resolves benefit related problems and ensures effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations.
• Reviews and maintains accuracy of benefit data in HRIS database.
• Creates and coordinates employee benefits communications and ensure accurate information is posted on benefits website and in ADP.
• Updates employee benefit data in the payroll system
• Completes reports for management as requested.
• Complies with COBRA rules and regulations to include sending and processing COBRA enrollments and payments.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal laws, state laws, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure coordination and accuracy of all benefits and payroll deductions.

Completes other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years Benefits Experience
• ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA, FMLA, Other employee benefits laws
• Microsoft Office products
• ADP knowledge preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field; or equivalent Business related experience
• Professional Certifications:
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
  • Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program