Job Description
As a Benefits Administrator in the HR function, your focus will be the administration, coordination, and communication of employee benefits programs for USA and Canada, including Puerto Rico. This role involves managing various aspects of employee benefits, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding their benefits inquiries and needs.
This hybrid role reports into our Total Rewards Operations Lead and is based out of the New Jersey Support Office.
A Day in the Life
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*
Oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits
Ensure benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations processes are handled accurately, and in a timely manner
Ensure the accurate transmittal of benefits data between internal systems and external vendors, and research and resolve technical issues
Stay informed about federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to employee benefits and ensure benefits programs are in compliance with legal requirements and company policies
Develop and distribute clear and concise communications related to benefits policies, enrollment periods, and changes
Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new colleagues and provide ongoing education to existing colleagues
Act as the main point of contact for colleague inquiries related to benefits, claims, and coverage issues and collaborate with benefits providers to resolve discrepancies and facilitate timely issue resolution
Participate in the planning and execution of annual open enrollment activities, including communication campaigns, system updates, and coordinate with vendors to ensure a smooth and efficient open enrollment process
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee benefits records in the HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and generate regular reports on benefits utilization, costs, and other relevant metrics for management and compliance purposes
Support the development and coordination of employee wellness programs and initiatives and monitor and analyze the effectiveness of wellness programs and recommend improvements
Oversees monthly invoice reconciliation and payments – generating all benefit reports for invoicing, processing all invoice system entries, invoice filing and benefits expense tracking
Up to 5% domestic travel may be required
Qualifications
Who You Are:
Experience in benefits administration or a related HR role preferred
Understanding of employee benefits regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
Enthusiastic, curious and driven to learn
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Additional Information
Why You’ll Love Working at H&M
We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
Compensation: salary range is $66,793 - $75,142 annually**
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
**H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
EEOC Code: PRO