Senior Benefits AnalystChicago, IL

Senior Benefits Analyst

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

Responsible for the day-to-day administration and analysis of benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, and 401(k) retirement plan. Primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issues, coordinate with benefits vendors, oversee benefits compliance, maintain benefits systems, and assist with leave of absence administration.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for all Home Chef's benefits plans and programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Primary point of contact for benefits questions and issues.
• Maintain relationships with insurance carriers, consultants, benefits brokers, and third-party administrators. Monitor vendor performance to ensure service quality and adherence to contracts.
• Subject matter expert in benefits compliance. Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and other regulatory requirements at the federal, state and local levels; prepare necessary filings and reports. Oversee annual 401K True Up and 401K audit.
• Develop and implement communication / education programs to enhance employee knowledge, appreciation, and effective use of benefits.
• Project Manage annual open enrollment, including post OE cleanup.
• Prepare and maintain departmental billing, including reconciliation of all benefits invoices.
• Oversee benefits portal in ADP, including all carrier file feeds. Complete periodic audits to maintain data integrity. Primary point of contact for carriers and vendor partners related to file feed issues
• Assist Benefits Specialist with leave of absence administration and serve as back-up support
• Work on projects that may be assigned ad hoc and assist with other corporate initiatives, as necessary

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

More About Us

Perks and Benefits

How We Work Together

We are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged / sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range

$85,000 - $100,000 USD