Benefits Lead

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Markets, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and Di Bruno Bros. banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern's co-operative members benefit from the company's extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

Your contribution

As a team member of the Benefits Department, the Benefits Lead will assist with the administration of health and welfare employee benefit programs, assuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulation. This associate will present information to inform and educate associates at various levels. The Lead provides benefit plan interpretation, guidance and counsel to corporate associates and retail benefit contacts. This associate explains benefits and assists in the business development and planning processes with service providers. In addition, this team member compiles, analyzes and reports data including employee metrics as well as plan financials for strategic benefits planning and evaluation. The Lead serves as a liaison with service providers in business planning and benefit program interpretation.This position is located in Edison, NJ.

What you'll do

• Monitors eligibility, limitations, and restrictions of plan participation and ensures compliance with both plan provisions and government requirements.
• Provides guidance and counsel to associates on the requirements and provisions of benefit programs and assists with the resolution of potential problems.
• Develops, conducts and participates in a variety of presentations to inform and educate associates about changes to benefit plans, administrative practices and legislated requirements and programs.
• Assists in the development of business processes.
• Monitors plan limits, eligibility and other restrictions on plan participation to ensure compliance with both plan provisions and government requirements.
• Supports the administration of COBRA compliance.
• Researches current benefit trends.
• Compiles, analyzes and reports benefit data including employee, benefit plan and financial.
• Supports various Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance requirements
• Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental procedures
• Completes ad hoc reporting as requested
• Presents benefit information to new hires at company orientations
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with HR, Payroll, CISD and other departments on complex projects, and works with these key team members in times of system upgrades and changes.
• Supports benefits delivery in the HCM system by updating rates, verifying eligibility and troubleshooting any issues
• Analyze and document functional requirements and translate them into the HCM system
• Partner with leaders in the development, testing and implementation of any enhancements and system updates in the HCM system
• Generate and support benefits reporting requests from the HCM system

What we're looking for

How you'll succeed

Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.

Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.

Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.

Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.

Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.

Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

How you'll work

Company Perks

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is : $75,000 - $90,000 per year.

Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Additional experience may warrant additional compensation. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.