Benefits Supervisor

Benefits Supervisor

Rainbow Apparel Co Brooklyn, New York, United States (On-site)

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary

Founded in 1935, Rainbow USA Inc. is a women’s and children’s specialty retailer based in Brooklyn, NY with over 1,100 locations throughout the U.S. and Caribbean. Our stores specialize in trendy, value-priced juniors, plus-size, and children’s apparel, footwear, and accessories. Our customers appreciate fashion apparel, but are value conscious and look to Rainbow to provide lower-cost runway substitutes for their fashion needs. Our brands include Rainbow, Rainbow Plus, Rainbow Kids, 5.7.9., Marianne and Kids Spot.

We are currently seeking a Benefits Supervisor to join our Human Resources Department. The principal duties of this role include, coordinating Leave of Absence and FMLA requests, long-term disability, short-term disability and life insurance claims, and insurance benefit administration. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that offers competitive pay, a team oriented atmosphere and excellent benefits.

Primary Functions

· Oversee processing of long and short term disability (including state disability) paperwork, earning and supplemental pay

· Handling of FMLA/ Leave of Absence, and Paid Family Leave requests including, advising employees of their rights under the law; review and maintenance of medical documentation/certifications required for leave approval; tracking leave time and benefit premium payments in the payroll system; coordinate return to work process

· Oversee claims processing for term and whole life insurance

· Reconcile monthly Medical Insurance Benefit Billing

· Set up weekly payroll deductions for benefits elected and deduction arrears, as necessary

· Handling of inquiries from the field regarding benefits, including Qualifying Life Events, appeals and enrollment issues

· Processing of Medical Support Notices

· Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of absence management/ employee benefits administration experience.

· Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and Infor/Lawson (highly desirable).

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

· Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.

· Knowledge of all federal and multi-state state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers’ compensation, Medicare, COBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.

· Excellent communication and organization skills.