Location: Gloucester,MA, USA
Be part of something BIG here at Gortons. With the iconic yellow slicker and a catchy jingle, Gortons is now reaching more households than ever. As the #1 brand within Frozen Prepared Seafood, we have long been committed to a passion for the consumer and driving growth through innovation. We are looking for equally passionate people to help us fulfill our mission of spreading the goodness of the sea to everyone!
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Benefits/HR Administrator to support our growing Human Resources team. The benefits/HR administrator position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs. This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans.
Who you are:
Adept at building rapport and effectively communicating benefits to a diverse population of employees
A curious & resourceful go-getter who is self-motivated
A team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Able to communicate through complicated matters, builds trust easily and gets buy in from partners
Attention to detail
Pragmatic and resourceful
What youll do:
Serve as secondary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries and update employee payroll records
Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions.
Assist in a variety of HR departmental activities and projects as needed
Assist in coordinating volunteer outings for employees of the company
What youll need:
2-4 years of experience in Human Resources or employee benefits
Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred
Strong attention to detail & accuracy
Excellent record of cross functional collaboration
High energy and team spirit
Effective planning and priority setting. The ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with payroll, HRIS and benefits databases a plus
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs
Who we are:
Since 1849, America has trusted the Gortons Fisherman. And for over 170 years, Gortons has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference. We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Candidates must have permanent U.S. work authorization
Gortons is an Equal Opportunity Employer