Sr. Benefits Specialist Bilingual

We are currently located in Commerce, CA however we are scheduled to move to Tustin, CA in the Fall.

Summary

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering the benefits program of 99. This role will uphold our “Core Values” (Caring, Driven & Ethical) for our internal customer base and act as a conduit between the vendors and employee base.

Under the supervision of the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Specialist will be responsible for the administration of 99’s benefits programs. This individual will provide support and administration in the areas of Group Health and Life insurance, payroll balancing and reconciliations, benefit plans record maintenance, Short-Term and Long Term, voluntary products, and 401(k) Savings plan.

Responsibilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, required
• Manages benefits inquires, complaints and issues to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution.
• Administration of all aspects of various employee benefits programs to include medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, 401k plan, including enrollment, and communications.
• Works closely with vendors for benefits programs administration.
• Coordinates new benefits programs; arrange and conduct benefits orientations for new hires, for open enrollment, and periodic updates and communications as needed.
• Assists with Wellness program initiatives.
• PPACA Administration.
• Assists with management of benefits Platform to ensure accuracy and maintenance of multiple plans set up.
• Collaborates with Payroll, Accounting and Legal Departments to ensure proper deductions and withholdings for employee benefits and/or related taxes.
• Supports LOA administration.

Minimum Required Experience

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred but not required.

Working Experience

• Experience with Paycom and/or other HRIS / BAS systems
• Experience managing complex projects.
• 5-7 + years’ experience Human Resources, Benefits Administration

Knowledge/Skill

• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions.
• Proficient in MS Office with advance level Excel skills; Pivot tables, V-look up, reporting, etc.
• Ability to complete tasks in effective ways.
• Ability to work in fast paced or changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to query, run reports and modify data in HRIS or BAS systems.
• Ability to draft office correspondence.
• Detailed-oriented and highly accurate.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning, printers and filing documents.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including but not limited to: HIPPA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, COBRA, Worker’s Compensation, and PPACA.
• Ability to effectively utilize audio/visual equipment.

Preferred Experience

• Strong knowledge of systems
• Experience in a retail or other multi-unit environment

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

99 Cents Only Stores, LLC operates nearly 400 stores in California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, and employs over 16,000 individuals proudly serving their communities! 99 Cents Only Stores, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.