Director of Benefits- Eataly Corporate - New York, United States - Eataly North America

Eataly North America
Eataly North America
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New York, United States

5 days ago

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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 togo counters
  • SHOP a selection of highquality Italian, local and homemade products
  • LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge


The Director, Benefits, is responsible for defining the strategy and service delivery of all benefits and wellness programs for Eataly team members including driving health, retirement and wellness programs to attract, engage and retain our employees while overseeing benefit plan management, open enrollment, new benefits offerings and the day-to-day support in responding to team member questions.

The Director, Benefits is a strategic partner putting in place processes and systems to provide best possible benefits within budget frameworks and ensure compliance to applicable laws and also manage Leave of Absence, Workers Compensation, 401k and Non-Qualified Deferral Program.


  • Collaborate with the VP, HR and VP, Finance to set the strategic direction, planning, alignment, design and oversight of all benefit and wellness plans and programs. Oversight of various benefits platforms including selfservice portal, Benefit mailboxes, parts of HR Portal or individual vendors.
  • Manage the enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of all benefits and Wellness programs, including all Health & Wellness, 401k, retiree benefits, leave of absences, COBRA and other voluntary benefits.
  • Accountable for the design, development, enhancement, enablement, and implementation of the benefits and wellness strategy with a focus on wellness, retention and market competitiveness.
  • Provides guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans and builds systems and framework to ensure delivery and compliance.
  • Manage relationships with benefit vendors (i.e. brokers, insurance carriers, recordkeepers), trustees and other administrative service providers. Lead contract negotiations to ensure the benefits strategy aligns with overall companywide strategic goals while keeping a keen eye on cost control.
  • Develop and implements a comprehensive communication strategy for all benefit and wellness programs. Create and/or maintain benefit policies, procedures, and program material.
  • Prepares and executes with legal consultation, benefit documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Instruct insurance carriers, trustees and other administrative agencies outside the company to effect changes in benefit programs. Ensures prompt and accurate compliance.
  • Collaborates with HR team members to understand the competitive landscape, respond to needs and put in place good practices as well as with payroll to ensure the timely and accurate distribution to employees.
  • Oversees Leave Management, including company Parental Leave Program, ensuring a good employee experience and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Develops wellness offerings that resonate with employees and adds to their engagement and retention.
  • Administers Retirement plans including 401k /Non-Qualified Deferral Plans
  • Responsible for Workers Compensation, including managing claims and using data and partnering to put preventative programs in place to prevent injury.
  • Reviews financial information and monitors budget to accurate forecasting
  • Builds, supervises and monitors a cohesive team of benefits specialists to manage administration of the Company's employee benefit plans.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in the benefits field with demonstrated experience managing multiple benefits plans and programs.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently within a dynamic, fastpaced environment in in a highvolume, fastpaced setting, preferably in hospitality or retail
  • Excellent knowledge of benefits, retirement, Workers Compensation and Leave Management, applicable legal and regulations.
  • Expert Knowledge of current and pending federal and state regulations regarding employee benefit programs (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, Sec. 125, FMLA, etc. ).
  • Outstanding analytical and problemsolving skills including experience in managing benefits modules in HR Systems.
  • Strong leader who develops and coaches team members to produce excellent work and grow
  • Previous experience managing large budgets
  • Exceptional project management and timemanagement skills
  • Ability to operate at both the strategic and at the execution level in a handson manner.
  • Keen communication, motivation and problemsolving skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience with Italian cuisine and wine highly preferred

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