Benefits Specialist

At Mission Yogurt, we're passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences that showcase the best of our communities. As a leading airport hospitality company, we partner with beloved local and national brands to bring unique restaurant and retail concepts to travelers across the country. Our success is driven by talented people who embrace innovation, hospitality, and teamwork. The person in this position will split their time between the Westminster, CO office and the Denver Airport. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and service-focused Benefits Specialist to support the administration of our employee benefits programs. This role is responsible for ensuring a seamless benefits experience by managing enrollments, maintaining compliance, answering employee questions, and partnering with vendors to deliver accurate and timely benefits administration.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for delivering a best-in-class employee benefits experience by administering the Company's health and welfare programs, retirement plans, workers' compensation, and leave programs with accuracy, responsiveness, and a strong commitment to customer service.

The Benefits Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to deliver a seamless employee experience while supporting the Company's total rewards strategy. This role is highly collaborative and detail-oriented, requiring excellent customer service, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

• Administer the Company's health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, voluntary, and wellness benefit programs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, life events, claims, and general benefit questions.

• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, dependent changes, and COBRA administration accurately and timely.

• Maintain accurate benefit records within ADP and vendor systems while conducting regular audits to ensure data integrity.

• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and resolve discrepancies.

• Support new hire onboarding by educating employees on benefit programs and enrollment deadlines.

• Maintain benefit documentation in accordance with Company policy and regulatory requirements.

OPEN ENROLLMENT

• Coordinate the annual Open Enrollment process from planning through implementation.