Benefits Analyst

Overview

Company:
The Wonderful Company. We own FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Justin Wine, Teleflora and Halos Citrus. We are seeking a Benefits Analyst to join Wonderful Total Rewards’ Benefits Team. This role oversees and manages employee benefits programs for some of the smaller companies within the Wonderful ecosystem and provides administrative support to the broader Global Benefits Team.

The role will facilitate enrollment and processing of various employee benefits, manage vendors, run regular audits and reporting for these plans, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and communicate benefits information to employees.

Attention to detail, knowledge of benefits regulations, and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys solving people-related puzzles, and believes in thoughtful, responsive service. You ll work closely with both internal teams and external vendors, helping to ensure our benefits processes are efficient, compliant, and centered on the employee experience.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Manage small group/company employee benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs, and supplemental health plans (enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA).
• Provide ongoing support for vendor management, including participating in regular status calls and strategic reviews, proactively driving root causes, identifying areas for process improvement, and assisting with the implementation of new initiatives.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (SOPs, policies, templates and communications) for benefit programs and provide recommendations for process improvement where appropriate.
• Manage day-to-day benefits operations and programs, including administration of current employee benefits and managing projects and implementations of new benefits and well-being vendors for these small groups.
• Enter and update benefits data in HRIS and collaborate with payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Present benefits information during new hire orientation and respond to employee questions related to eligibility, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and communicate updates and policy changes effectively.
• Assist with the open enrollment processes beyond the small group plans.
• Assist with ad hoc support as needed (e.g., vendor implementation).
• Reconcile benefit invoices and process payments across a variety of benefit vendors and plans.
• Audit and validate day-to-day management of the Benefits Administration system against payroll and other systems across a broad set of programs based on established processes.
• Execute regular compliance reporting across all plans (e.g., ACA tracking and reporting, state filings, NQTL audits, etc.).

• 3-6 years of experience in benefits administration or benefits specialization within human resources
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to employee benefits and leaves
• Comfortable juggling time-sensitive tasks and multiple projects
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work well under pressure to effectively manage priorities and meet timelines and deliverables
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Problem solver
• Process-oriented
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future, including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: Our co-Founders and foundations have invested in education,…