BENEFITS SPECIALIST at Thompson Hospitality Corporation in Reston, Virginia

Job Description:

Seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our growing HR Department. This position is part of a Benefits team that supports benefits programs for approximately 2,500 benefits eligible employees’ company wide.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Administer 401(k) plan – post bi-weekly payroll uploads, update deferral changes, process loans and hardship requests


• Manage benefits enrollment and changes, partner with payroll department and vendors to ensure accurate billing and employee contributions


• Conduct benefits orientation for new hires, provide appropriate benefits packages


• Manage time off programs including FMLA and Workers Compensation program, coordinate ADA accommodation requests as needed


• Pay and reconcile invoices for all company and union sponsored benefits plans


• Process Medical Support Orders


• Coordinate COBRA and ensure appropriate correspondence is sent to terminated employees


• Create and disseminate censes and reports


• Process life insurance claims


• Respond to employee benefits inquiries via phone, email, mail, and/or fax


• Other special projects and tasks as assigned.

 Job Requirements:

• 2- 4 years of similar experience or 4-year degree with a concentration in HR or related field preferred.

• Manages Workers Compensation and General Liability processes including OSHA postings and reporting


• Administers Leaves of Absences (including FMLA) and ADA Accommodations


• Leads Open Enrollment Process


• Spearheads Wellness Program


• Manages benefits and dues for union locations


• Assists with New Restaurant Openings


• Communicates at all Levels Regarding these processes and programs

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral


• Strong organization and project management skills; attention to detail; ability to problem solve


• Proven track record of providing responsive, timely customer support.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.


• HRIS experience is a plus.  


• Experience supporting a hospitality or retail environment or operation in multiple states with a variety of salaried, hourly, tipped, non-tipped, union and non-union associates a plus.

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