HR and Benefits Generalist

We are the operator of the oldest recorded Pepsi-Cola Bottling franchise in the United States and is licensed to manufacture and sell its products within a specified region in the State of Virginia.

Come join our 3rd generation, family owned company! Benefits include Medical, Dental, Health, PTO, Profit Sharing, 401K match and a gym membership!

Benefits Administration:

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
• Verify the accuracy of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies.
• Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
• Administer COBRA in conjunction with third party administrator, HealthEquity.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company sponsored benefits. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
• Responsible for the annual healthcare benefits renewal administration and online benefits enrollment process.
• In charge of creation and distribution of 1095-C forms.
• Conduct annual 401(K) audit.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in the field of benefits administration.
• Assist employees with health, dental, vision, life and other related benefit questions.
• Assist in completing benefits reporting requirements.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable laws and standards of benefits administration.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of withholding accounts.
• Facilitates PCVA retiree benefits educational trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HR Processes:

• Assists in the implementation, and administration of Human Resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance, and its fair application to all employees.
• Assist in the development, implementation and communication of company policies and procedures.
• Maintains tracking systems and submits reports of human resources statistics, to include new hires, applicant flow logs, terminations reasons and exit interviews information.
• Assist with analyzing employee issues and in making recommendations.
• Serve as back up the weekly payroll processing.
• Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations; partners with supervisors and managers to make improvements based upon feedback for Charlottesville facilities.
• Administers the company educational reimbursement policy.
• Oversees the gym dues reimbursement policy.
• Provides requested reports to the management team.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws/state codes, and poster requirements.
• Assists with recruitment events including hosting/attending job fairs and community relations events at local colleges, training centers and schools.
• Assist with interpreting, updating and writing policies and procedures.
• Assist with facilitation of various trainings and communications.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources required, manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certification (HRCI or SHRM) is preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, HIPAA Section 125, Medicare, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Experience with UKG Ready, Sage HRMS is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in benefits administration and payroll process.
• Highly ethical.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service with internal and external contacts.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Professional communication skills, both orally and in writing, that enables collaboration, and building relationships with various levels and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and articulate sound and reliable conclusions.
• Utilizes a consultative approach when working with supervisors and staff.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.