Benefits Administrator

Company Description

You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Justin Wine, Teleflora and Halos Citrus, but we’re all Wonderful – and we have a great opportunity for a Benefits Administrator. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

The Wonderful Total Rewards’ Benefits Team is looking for an experienced Benefits professional to join our team. This role oversees and manages employee benefits programs of some of the smaller companies within the Wonderful ecosystem as well as providing administrative support to the broader Global Benefits Team.

The role will facilitate enrollment and processing of various employee benefits, manage vendors, run regular audits and reporting for these plans, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and communicate benefits information to employees.

Attention to detail, knowledge of benefits regulations, and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys solving people-related puzzles, and believes in the power of thoughtful, responsive service. You'll work closely with both internal teams and external vendors, helping to ensure our benefits processes are efficient, compliant, and centered on the employee experience.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Manage small group / company employee benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs, and supplemental health plans (enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA).
• Provide ongoing support for vendor management, including participating in regular status calls and strategic reviews, proactively driving root causes, proactively identifying areas for process improvement and assisting with implementation of new initiatives
• Develop and maintain process documentation (including SOPs, policies, templates and communications) for benefit programs and provide recommendations for process improvement, where appropriate
• Manage the day-to-day benefits operations and programs, including administration of current employee benefits, managing projects and implementations of new benefits and well-being vendors and programs for these small groups
• Enter and update benefits data in HRIS and collaborate with payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Present benefits information during new hire orientation and respond to employee questions related to eligibility, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and communicate updates and policy changes effectively.
• Assist with the open enrollment processes beyond the small group plans
• Assist with ad hoc support, as needed vendor implementation)
• Reconcile benefit invoices and process payments across a variety of benefit vendors and plans.
• Audit and validate day-to-day management of the Benefits Administration system against payroll and other systems across a broad set of programs based on set processes
• Execute regular compliance reporting across all plans ACA tracking and reporting, state filings, NQTL audits, etc.)

Qualifications

Pay Range : $95,000 - $105,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share : Wonderful Pistachios is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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