Benefits Assistant Jobs

Behind every great deal at ALDI are people working to bring it all together. Our team of administrative professionals tackle the ins and outs of running a well-oiled business as they collaborate and support the operations of our National Services & divisional offices. And that helps our network of stores and warehouses run smoothly. Ready to join a team dedicated to making the ALDI Difference?

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $21.50 per hour
Work Location: Petersburg, VA
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 2 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 2 days per week; work in-office at least 3 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Communicates with internal and external contacts, attorneys, third party administrators, and government agencies as necessary.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Assists employees with benefits claims, providing required notices to employees upon employment termination.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department.
• Administers reasonable accommodations processes.
• Maintains employee data files, and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with National Services contacts and third party administrators in administering the workers compensation program and processing customer accidents.
• Assists employees with benefit enrollment, dependent eligibility and life-event verification appeals.
• Processes any leaves of absence, including but not limited to workers’ compensation claims, short-term and long-term disability claims, and administers FMLA.
• Cooperates and interacts effectively through ongoing communication and exchange of information.
• Works effectively with leaders and National Services contacts to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.
• Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.
• Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and managers.
• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to efficiently and effectively “get the job done”.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in typing and data entry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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