Senior Benefits Specialist

ZARA IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR BENEFITS SPECIALIST BASED IN NEW YORK.Started in 1975 in Spain, ZARA today is an internationally known fashion retailer represented in over 88 countries around the world. Our company requires professionalism, imagination, high energy and team spirit. ZARA will give you the means to excel. ZARA will put you into the heart of the action and the heart of its growth.SENIOR BENEFITS SPECIALISTBased in our NYC Corporate Office (not remote)Serve as main point of contact for all benefits inquiries including health and wellness, enrollments, retirement, and voluntary benefits programs.Assist with benchmarking analysis and monitoring of our current benefits programs to ensure plan effectiveness and employee satisfaction.Audit and reconcile monthly benefits premiums against various reports to confirm billing and funding accuracy.Assist with managing vendors and troubleshooting issues associated with retirement and benefits programs.Develop educational material and deliver comprehensive benefits presentations to improve utilization and general understanding of company benefits.Administer employees' benefit programs, medical, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance plans, voluntary and disability programs.Provide regulatory and procedural guidance and support to managers and employees to ensure compliance as it relates to leave of absences and disability accommodation.Assist with the annualenrollment process and communication strategy.Conduct benefits training and new hire orientations.Process and monitor workers' compensation claims, multi-state leave of absence including Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with a third-party administrator.Maintain employee benefits files and ensure benefits changes are properly implemented and aligned within both internal and external systems.Effectively coordinate Federal and Statutory legislations with company provided benefits.Complete ad hoc reports and projects as directed by Benefits Manager.PERSONAL PROFILEMinimum of 5 years of benefits administration experience.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field highly desirableStrong knowledge of medical and voluntary benefits programs, 401(k) plans, FMLA, ERISA, ADA, ACA, FCRA, PFL, DBL, HIPPAStrong in MS Office XP (Word, Excel).Proficient in English language, both written and verbal.Demonstrated problem solving and follow-through skills.Ability to work in both a team situation and independently.Knowledgeable in OSHA and workers compensation policies.Knowledgeable in multi-state leave benefits.Knowledge of ADP VantageStrong organizational skills and ability to multi-taskRetail experience is highly desirable.Keen sense of customer service.Annual compensation range: $59,000 - $95,000 + discretionary bonus* Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.Our company requires professionalism, imagination, high energy and team spirit. Sounds like you? THEN, APPLY NOW ONLINE TODAY!Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.JOIN US NOW!EOE/DFW

Created: 2024-11-01