Benefits Associate- Eataly Corporate

at  Eataly North America

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim… for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

As part of Eataly’s Benefit’s Department, a Benefits Associate facilitates all leave administration processes by communicating with employees, store stakeholders, and related government agencies. Reports to Benefits Manager.

• Drives awareness and adoption of Eataly’s Benefits & Wellness offerings, sharing information and responding to employee inquiries
• Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave
• Addresses employee inquiries about their insurance or retirement benefits
• Responds to employee & guest incidents; files and follows up on all workers’ compensation claims.
• Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employees initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Assists with benefits administration including but not limited to: ACA, enrollment, termination, COBRA administration, correcting billing issues, assist with organizing open enrollments, tracking eligibility, and communication with broker, insurance companies, and employees; administer and track employee leaves inclusive of Short Term Disability and FMLA, retirement plans, and preparing deductions reports for each payroll
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices
• Maintains the department shared drive and updates team documents as needed
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
• Supports new store openings: conducts market research to compile the Benefits & Perks Guide. Provides extra support and guidance in the pre-opening and opening phases

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