Benefits Assistant

at  ALDI

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: $26.00 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $26.75 | Year 3 - $27.75
Work Location: South Windsor, CT
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).
Training: 6-8 weeks, travel to another ALDI division office location is required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

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.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assists employees with benefit enrollment, dependent eligibility and life-event verification appeals.
• Assists employees with benefits claims, providing required notices to employees upon employment termination.
• Processes any leaves of absence, including but not limited to workers’ compensation claims, short-term and long-term disability claims, and administers FMLA.
• Administers reasonable accommodations processes.
• Works collaboratively with National Services contacts and third-party administrators in administering the workers compensation program and processing customer accidents.
• Maintains employee data files, and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Cooperates and interacts effectively through ongoing communication and exchange of information.
• Works effectively with leaders and National Services contacts to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• 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.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.