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Posted: May 4, 2010
Benefits Specialist
The Boston Beer Company
Boston, MA, MA
Phone: 617.368.5000
Fax: 617.368.5556
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for overall administration of all benefit programs, including health, dental, disability, life, and retirement plans for Boston Beer Company and providing support for analysis, compliance and communication.
Ingredients to be a Successful Benefits Specialist:
Overall administration of health, dental, life, LTD, STD. Flexible spending accounts for Boston Office, Boston Brewery & Sales employees. Provide general guidance and support to our local brewery HR staff on general benefit issues.
Overall administration of the companys 401(k) Plans (BBC, SAPB, and SABC), including processing of contribution files, coordination of issues/requests with record keeper, assist in non-discrimination testing, and annual plan audit.
Primary contact for employees on all benefits issues, including coordination with payroll and other areas as necessary. Serve as liaison with external vendors in resolving and troubleshooting issues as necessary.
Responsible for the coordination of leave of absence (FMLA, STD, and LTD) including notifying employee of initial eligibility, coordination with external vendors and payroll as well as answering employee questions in a timely manner.
Ensure enrollment data is consistent in all systems, audited, and maintained effectively.
Coordinate activities related to annual open enrollment and/or plan changes.
Attend monthly Orientations to educate new hires on benefit plans, policy and procedures, and answer their specific questions.
Receive, review and approve monthly insurance bills to ensure accurate billing of services rendered as well as prompt payment of bills so accounts remain in good standing.
Provide support and analysis on the research and evaluation of benefits plans to ensure cost effectiveness, market competitiveness, as well as company and employee satisfaction. Implement any plan changes according to established timeframes.
Assist in compliance with all regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to COBRA, HIPAA, and Massachusetts Health Care.
Assist in the development of the health and wellness programs. Administer locally and provide direction across all locations. Manage annual health fairs, flu shot clinics, and other programs to support overall health & wellness.
Prepare draft Summary Plan Descriptions for all programs to ensure accurately reflects plan provisions and keep updated as plan changes are made.
Collect and maintain data needed to track metrics and used in the evaluation of benefit programs and total compensation strategy.
Assist with compensation benchmarking, surveys, and data collection for the Total Compensation Statement.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be mixed with:
BA/BS is required. CEBS designation (or currently pursuing) is preferred.
3+ years experience as benefits administrator, specialist, and/or analyst
Knowledge of legal compliance issues
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and the use of HR Systems
Demonstrated independent decision making skills. Ability to interact with diverse spectrum of employees, vendors, insurance carriers, etc
Proven results-oriented work experience.
Must be highly organized and possess strong analytical skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
And served to you with:
A variety of benefits to our employees including extensive training programs, excellent healthcare benefits, a discount stock purchase plan, a 401K program with a generous company match, and a competitive compensation package.
To add yourself to "the mix" please visit www.samueladams.com
Cheers!
Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact 888.800.2424 or jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.
Michelle Coughlin
HR Co-op
The Boston Beer Company
One Design Center
Suite 850
Boston, MA 02210
Michelle.Coughlin@bostonbeer.com
Phone: 617.368.5000
Fax: 617.368.5556
http://www.samueladams.com
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