Benefits Analyst

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

**Summary**

The Benefits Analyst supports business operations by assisting associates with benefits eligibility and enrollment. This role involves time-sensitive tasks such as end-user support, problem-solving, research, and troubleshooting. The Analyst collaborates regularly with associates, HR leadership, RNDC management, various departments, and vendor representatives.

**In this role, you will**

• Support vendor processing of daily benefits transactions, including life events, enrollments, documentation submissions, terminations, and beneficiary updates, ensuring compliance with Company Plan Documents, ERISA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Research and respond promptly and accurately to inquiries and issues from associates, HR leadership, payroll, and vendors regarding benefit plans, associate/dependent elections or deductions and RNDC benefits processes through various communication channels.
• Ensure accurate benefit records in HCM systems through regular audits and updates, and document processes and workflows in collaboration with management.
• Assist associates during open enrollment by addressing questions, testing HCM system setups, and auditing data and deductions in the first paycheck of the year.
• Manage the WBU! wellness program by supporting associates, communicating program details, liaising with vendors, and auditing wellness participation and surcharge data.
• Work with vendors to research and resolve integration errors/issues, ensuring timely resolution and updates of data in RNDC systems and vendor systems.
• Create and pay monthly benefit invoices and provide census reporting to the RNDC Benefits Broker as needed.
  
  

**What you bring to RNDC**

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with employee benefit plans.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and support to associates.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and partner with various departments to meet company objectives.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and managing multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to present facts and recommendations clearly in both oral and written formats.
• Strong analytical abilities and comprehensive knowledge of employee benefit plans.
• Proficiency in HRIS/Workforce Management Systems, SAP, Benefit Focus, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, ensuring a stable internet connection for accessing sensitive information.
  
  

**What's in it for you**

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits\*
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
  
  

\*Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 Considerations

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

**Bonus if you bring**

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industr
  
  

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

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