Name:
Senior 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 Senior Benefits Partner based in our Irvine, CA office. The Senior Benefits Partner will report to the Sr. Benefits Manager and be responsible for planning and administering the day-to-day operations of the company's benefits programs.

Responsibilities

Health, Welfare, and Retirement Programs

  • Administers all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, EAP, FSA, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, and other benefit offerings.
  • Oversees the web-based benefits enrollment system and onboarding platform with both internal partners and outside vendors to ensure the sites are accurate and up to date.
  • Manages online enrollments to ensure timely contribution deductions for paychecks.
  • Coordinates with benefits vendors for timely processing, billing, and payment of monthly invoices. Performs periodic audits as needed.
  • Administers the FSA plan Non-Discrimination Test, corrections, and resolves all discrepancy issues each payroll cycle.
  • Answers employee questions regarding benefit plans for active, COBRA, or retirees in a timely manner.
  • Partners with Plan Administrators, carrier representatives, and insurance brokers to resolve benefit issues.

Tuition Reimbursement
  • Oversees the administration of the tuition reimbursement program and the timely processing of payments.
  • Manages associate applications to ensure they align with program guidelines.
  • Troubleshoots electronic platform issues.
  • Monitors metrics, reporting, and internal communications of the program.

Leaves of Absence
  • Administers leaves of absence according to state and federal guidelines.
  • Communicates with employees and management in a timely manner.
  • Partners with the Human Resources Business Partner group on matters as needed.

Annual Open Enrollment
  • Partners with the Sr. Benefits Manager during the renewal process and provides support to ensure communication pieces and open enrollment kits are created and delivered to stores and corporate employees.
  • Manages the project calendar to ensure all steps are completed on time.
  • Partners with the Marketing Dept. and HR Communication Team for timely Open Enrollment communications.
  • Works collectively with the Benefits Team and IT Dept. during Open Enrollment to test the web-based enrollment system.
  • Plans and manages the Annual Health Fairs.

Work Schedule + Benefits
  • Full-time, Exempt
  • Office Hours in Irvine, CA: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
  • Minimal travel (<5%) is required between corporate facilities and satellite offices in various states, as needed.
  • 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: $97,000 - $120,000
  • 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 preferred.
  • 7+ years of direct group benefits, leave, and 401(k) administration experience with multi-site, multi-state locations.
  • Full-cycle leave of absence (LOA) administration experience required. 
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Must have the ability to develop good working relationships with all levels of Associates, brokers, and insurance carriers.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required, along with the ability to effectively communicate plan designs, enrollment processes, and government regulations to all levels of Associates.
  • Professional and confidential in all interactions.
  • Possess excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, be self-directed, and possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented and able to create and manage project plans.
  • Ability to handle issues both strategically and tactically.
  • Must be flexible, able to reprioritize, and respond to changing demands.
  • Must be proficient in the Microsoft environment and possess a working knowledge of online benefits enrollment systems.

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.