Name:
Benefits Partner
Location: 4199 Campus Drive, 9th Floor, Irvine, CA
Job Posting Location - City, State:
Irvine, CA
Job Posting Location - Street:
4199 Campus Drive, 9th Floor
Work Type:
Full-time
Department:
Hr Benefits

Description & Requirements

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Benefits Partner based in our Irvine, CA office*. The Benefits Partner will report into the Benefits Supervisor and be responsible for planning and administering the day-to-day operations of the company’s benefits and leave programs.

*This role is full-time in office only.

Responsibilities

Health, Welfare, and Retirement Programs
  • Administers all employee benefit programs to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, EAP, FSA, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, and other benefit offerings.
  • Manages online enrollments to ensure accurate and timely contribution deductions for paychecks.
  • Coordinates with benefit vendors for timely benefits processing, billing, and payment of monthly invoices. Perform periodic audits as needed.
  • Answers employee questions about benefit plans for active, COBRA, or retirees in a timely manner.
  • Partners with Plan Administrators, Carrier Representatives and Insurance Brokers to resolve benefit claim issues.
  • Research benefit plan options for new markets and make recommendations to leadership.

Leaves of Absence
  • Manages full cycle leave administration from the initial notice of the need for the leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and returning the employee back to work.
  • Maintain reasonable communication with employees and managers to facilitate smooth and timely return to work.
  • Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with internal policy and applicable laws.
  • Partners with the Human Resources Business Partner group on matters as needed.

Annual Open Enrollment
  • Participates in the Annual Open Enrollment process and the coordination of annual Health Fairs.
  • Partners with the Human Resources Business Partner group on matters as needed.

Work Schedule + Benefits
  • Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
  • Office Hours in Irvine, CA: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Department needs may call for occasional overtime
  • Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance
  • Pay Range: $33.50 - $45.00 per hour
  • The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration is preferred.
  • 3+ years experience in group benefits, leave and 401(k) administration across multi-site, multi state locations required.  
  • Full-cycle leave of absence (LOA) administration experience required. 
  • Experience in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required along with the ability to effectively communicate plan designs, enrollment process and government regulations to all levels of Associates.
  • Must have ability to develop good working relationships with all levels of Associates, brokers and insurance carriers.
  • Professional and confidential in all interactions.
  • Must have excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to successfully plan, manage and execute projects.
  • Must be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, self-directed and possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding benefit programs, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, COBRA, HIPPA, ERISA and ACA required.
  • Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

ABOUT In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho. In-N-Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well-trained Associates.

In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.