Sodexo has an exciting Human Resources Specialist – Benefits position now available with our Corporate Benefits team in Cheektowaga, NY.
This job will work a Hybrid Schedule, the first 2 weeks of the month will be from the office. The last 2 weeks of the month will by
3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
As an integral part of the team, the Program Specialist – Benefits will assist in the day-to-day operations of the department; this may include account reconciliation, auditing, and report generation. They will also work on multiple tasks, prioritizing throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with vendors to administer union/custom benefits for covered employees (plan set-up, enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA notices, HIPAA notices, Medical Support notices, etc.)
- Reconciling, disbursing and reporting for health & welfare premiums and pension payments
- Researching, analyzing and resolving benefit related issues as dictated by collective bargaining agreements, state and federal laws
- Serve as a liaison to field office human resources staff, unit managers, union funds, union negotiators, and third party carriers
- Assist with vendor management
- Working on other duties as assigned
Ideal Candidates will possess:
- Associates Degree
- 2 Years of Benefits Experience
- 2 Years of Accounting and Reconciliation Experience
- Knowledge of regulatory laws: ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA (Affordable Care Act)
- Knowledge of SAP & ADP (would be helpful)
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven problem resolution skills
- Attention to detail and time management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP and ADP Payroll preferred.
- Ability to work independently and meet critical processing deadline
- Ability to handle confidential information
At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, including health, dental and vision insurance. We also provide other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, access to our employee assistance program, and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo’s Benefits.
Position Summary
Administers a program(s) or a portion of a program (s) within a department. Incumbent is a technical expert on the program they administer. Oversees, monitors, and completes all administrative projects, priorities and functions for program management. Program(s) typically have a Division-wide or company-wide scope. Work is generally administrative or project oriented, but is generally varied and unstructured in nature. Work may involve monitoring for regulatory compliance. Works independently under general supervision.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement – Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
We serve to uplift communities, to advocate equity, to ensure inclusion, to be a force for change, We are SodexoMagic. We sustain and empower communities everywhere through healthy food and exceptional services. We stand with our employees and partners to ensure quality of life services that safeguard wellness for all communities to create a just and more equitable future for all people. Through who we are, through what we do, through our legacy, we stand committed to…serving equality for communities.
“We always overdeliver to our customers. We want to make sure we put a smile on their face each and every day. As the leader, I want to empower our team to deliver best in class service.” - MAGIC JOHNSON
SodexoMagic was founded in 2006 between Sodexo and NBA Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson. Mr. Johnson knows what it takes to motivate and create a winning team. With now over 6,500+ employees (72% diverse) serving more than 1,700 sites, we always over deliver to our customers. Industries we serve include Colleges/Universities, K-12, Corporate and Healthcare.
SodexoMagic operates under the following pillars:
NOURISHMENT
We are committed to providing the highest possible quality of food and service to our communities. Our Chief Culinary Advisor, Chef Garvin leads our community of chefs using food to inspire and delivering great recipes that present healthier choices for our clients and customers.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Because we are the communities we serve, it is crucial that we understand the people we interact with daily: their challenges as well as their dreams. Through employment opportunities, community events, and philanthropic endeavors, we are dedicated to those who make us who we are.
WELLNESS
We champion programs geared toward mental health and are dedicated to the power of collaboration to spark healthy communities.
EQUALITY
We are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion through purchases of goods and services from minority and women -owned businesses. All neighborhoods deserve every opportunity to thrive and grow.
