About the Organization Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, has been manufacturing residential and contract textiles in the foothills of North Carolina for over 100 years.
From the hardworking people who run our looms to the creative minds that design our fabrics, we take pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Further, there are benefits offered by the company to all of its employee-owners, from healthcare to retirement savings plans. The culture at Valdese Weavers is productive and family-oriented.
DescriptionThe Benefits Administrator is responsible for all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FMLA, COBRA, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. This role ensures that benefit programs are administered in compliance with company policies and applicable laws, serves as the primary contact for all associates regarding benefits questions, and provides support during open enrollment and life event changes.
Essential Functions: - Serve as a resource to all associates' benefits inquiries and issues, responding with confidentiality and excellent customer service.
- Act as a liaison between all associates and third-party vendors to resolve benefit-related issues.
- Manage associate enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, and claims.
- Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database, and update employee benefits records.
- Administer FMLA policies and procedures for all associates.
- Conduct benefits orientations when associates are eligible on all shifts.
- Ensure compliance and conduct benefits audits as needed.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Other Related Responsibilities: - Coordinate and manage the annual enrollment process, including communications, systems, and compliance.
- Serve as the company's HIPAA compliance officer.
Position RequirementsQualifications: - An associate degree in business or a related field is preferred. High School Diploma required.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of Human Resources-related or employee benefits administration experience is required.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits programs.
- The ability to maintain the security of confidential information
- Proficient computer skills, Google Suite preferred.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Attention to detail, good judgment, and ability to work in a team environment.
- Hands-on experience with HR software.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift Days
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Location Perkins Rd. SE Valdese, NC
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.