HR Benefits Manager

Our Benefits Manager plans, directs, and coordinates our health and welfare benefits, retirement plan, workers’ compensation insurance, leave management program, and ADA process. They ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while aligning benefit strategies with organizational goals. This role also serves as a key resource for employees, providing guidance and support on benefit-related matters.

• Research, select, and implement all employee benefit plans
• Ensure legal compliance with employee benefit programs including reporting, disclosures, and audits
• Oversee workers’ compensation program
• Orchestrate multiple paid time off plans
• Manage all leaves of absence and accommodation requests
• Responsible for maintenance of Benefits Admin software
• Oversee payment and reconciliation of all benefits accounts
• Provide education and training for various benefits including New Hire Orientation, Open Enrollment, and other periodic events.
• Supervise a three-person team for efficient administration and highly effective customer service

• A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience with 2 years of supervisor experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees at all levels and outside parties
• Dexterity managing a team in a fast-paced, high-volume, constantly changing environment
• Knowledge of federal & state regulations pertaining to benefits and design.
• Mathematical aptitude and analysis skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, follow-up, and problem resolution.

• Primarily works in an office environment or hybrid/remote setting, depending on the organization.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.