HR Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a HR Benefits Specialists to join our team! Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Benefits Administration: 1 year (Required)

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Benefits Administration:

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), HSA, worksite and wellness benefits.
• Maintain employee benefits related systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
• Verify the accuracy of the monthly statements for all employee benefits.
• Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
• Administer COBRA in conjunction with third party administrator, HealthEquity.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company sponsored benefits. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
• Responsible for the annual open enrollment healthcare benefits renewal administration and online benefits enrollment process.
• In charge of creation and distribution of 1095-C forms.
• Conduct annual 401(K) self-audit.
• Respond to MEP 401(k) audit requests.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in the field of benefits administration.
• Assist employees with health, dental, vision, life and other related benefit questions.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable laws and standards of benefits administration.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of withholding accounts.
• Administers the company educational reimbursement policy.
• Oversees the gym dues reimbursement policy.
• Serve as subject matter expert for UKG's benefits module.
• Facilitates PCVA retiree benefits educational training and enrollment.
• Ensure that all employee notices and employee reporting is completed accurately
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HR Processes:

• Process employee garnishments.
• Maintain and keep up to date companywide electronic personnel files.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws/state codes, and poster requirements.
• Assists with recruitment events including hosting/attending job fairs and community relations events at local colleges, training centers and schools.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources required, manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certification (HRCI or SHRM) is preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, HIPAA Section 125, Medicare, and Social

Security and DOL requirements.

• Experience with UKG Ready, Sage HRMS is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in benefits administration and payroll process.
• Highly ethical.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service with internal and external contacts.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Professional communication skills, both orally and in writing, that enables collaboration, and building relationships with various levels and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and articulate sound and reliable conclusions.
• Utilizes a consultative approach when working with supervisors and staff.

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Gym membership
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance

Beginning in 1908, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia has continued to serve the community both delicious beverages and as a locally-owned, family-operated employer.