Benefits Specialist, Beyond Meat
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Office located in El Segundo, CA
Producer of plant-based meat
Job no longer available
Producer of plant-based meat
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
Office located in El Segundo, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create The Future of Protein.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
- 1-2 years of previous experience in benefits administration or related HR roles
- Knowledge of relevant employment laws, including ERISA, ACA, and state regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in documentation
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
- Proficiency with HR software and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Benefits administration and management
- Employee communication and education
- Legal compliance and regulatory knowledge
- Data management and analysis
- Problem resolution and conflict management
- Vendor negotiation and management
- Financial analysis and budgeting
What the job involves
- As the Benefits Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing and administering employee benefits programs to ensure our employees receive competitive and valuable compensation and perks
- You will be responsible for benefits administration, leaves administration, employee communication, compliance, and problem resolution, among other tasks
- Oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits offerings
- Assist employees with the enrollment process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of forms and documentation
- Assist with benefits configuration and testing for Annual Open Enrollment
- Explain benefit programs to employees, including eligibility criteria, coverage options, and any changes in benefits offerings
- Conduct employee education sessions or workshops to help employees make informed benefit decisions
- Create news feeds on the intranet to keep employees with Benefit/Wellness related events
- Ensure that all benefits programs comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as ERISA, ACA, and state-specific requirements
- Stay up to date with legislative changes that may impact benefits offerings
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns related to benefits, such as claims, coverage, and eligibility
- Work to resolve issues and provide guidance on benefits-related matters
- Maintain accurate records related to employee benefits, including enrollment data, beneficiary information, and plan documents
- Ensure that all records are up to date and properly stored
- Assist with the carrier invoices reconciliation with Finance Team
- Assist in cost analysis and budgeting for employee benefits
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to evaluate the financial impact of benefits programs and recommend cost-effective solutions
- Coordinate with insurance providers, retirement plan administrators, and other benefit vendors
- Resolve service issues and ensure that the organization receives quality services
- Provide guidance and support to employees facing life events that may affect their benefits, such as marriage, childbirth, or retirement
- Assist with the coordination of benefit-related accommodations or changes
- Generate reports and analytics on the usage and cost of benefits programs
- Present data to senior management to inform decision-making related to benefits offerings
- Maintain the full- lifecycle of the contingent worker record in Workday
- Work with managers to ensure the accuracy of the data
- Ensure Leaves records are accurately maintained in Workday
- Assist and educate employees going out and coming back on Leaves on what the company and state offers
- Calculate the amount of pay required by the company to make an employee’s paycheck ‘whole’ while on Paid Parental leave
Our take
Beyond meat is a leader in the plant-based food market, pioneering a category that continues to see increased demand globally. While the initial excitement around vegan meats has faced some hurdles, Beyond Meat remain a key player, adaption to challenges by refining its products and messaging.
Beyond Meat's focus on creating healthier, more sustainable alternatives to animal protein has resulted in a suite of products such as Beyond Sausage, Beyond Meatballs, and its latest launch, Beyond Steak - products not only designed to taste great, but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.
The company is expanding its footprint, with the launch of Beyond Steak in France. This move aligns with the brand's global growth strategy and taps into France's growing demand for plant-based alternatives. Additionally, Beyond Meat has partnered with the NBA to release a plant-based cookbook featuring recipes from top NBA stars. With these exciting development, Beyond Meat is sure to continue continue seeing growth on a global scale and it will be interesting to see what the company does next.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2018
$50m
SERIES H
Sep 2018
$6m
LATE VC
Total funding: $128m
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Leadership
Ethan Brown
(President & CEO)Holds an MBA from Columbia University and an MPP with a focus on Environment from the University of Maryland.
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