Sysco is seeking to hire a full-time Benefits Administration Specialist. This is a critical role on the team managing the day-to-day administration of health and welfare and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, leave, benefits deductions, HSA/FSA, and COBRA. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, using multiple HR/Payroll systems and working with multiple vendors/carriers. Experience in payroll or leave administration is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day administration of health and welfare plans, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, HSA/FSA and COBRA. Ensure accuracy of all data to provide vendors with accurate eligibility and enrollment information.
Handle routine benefits inquiries from associates, related to plan detail, eligibility, enrollment, and claim issues.
Be able to resolve complex and escalated issues regarding benefits and leave.
Review and audit benefit deductions and ensure deductions for various benefit plans are funded accurately into associate’s account. This includes but not limited to FSA (Health, Dependent and Limited FSA), Health Savings Account, Voluntary Benefits, Reconcile to ensure data transmitted to vendors agrees with Payroll deductions.
Knowledgeable in regulations, such as ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA. Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits to ensure compliance with the applicable laws.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Health & Welfare plan administration
Advanced knowledge in MS applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Workday HCM & Payroll experience
Experience with various vendor systems such Bswift, Hartford, /or Willis Towers Watson
Experience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements and associated benefits
An understanding federal and state regulations governing benefits plans
Experience with merger and acquisition
Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
Ability to work independently and on a team
Able to identify and analyze data, discern trends, and draw relevant conclusions
Critical thinking and strong analytical capabilities
Strong attention to detail
Process orientation
Able to self-direct work priorities in order to meet deadlines
Independent decisions on the best use of available information and tools to effectively complete daily work tasks
Able to determine when to escalate issues/decisions and partner with appropriate leaders
Ability to provide directions to external vendors
Format of reports and related materials (presentations, etc.)
Communicating or sharing data and information outside of immediate workgroup
Uses of available data to be shared with other stakeholders

Benefits

Hybrid (2 days Office/Ultra park II Lagunilla, Heredia)
Private Medical Insurance
Asociacion Solidarista
Life Insurance
Personal Day Off