Job Description
Join arenaflex, a global leader in retail operations, as we seek an experienced Full Stack Data Entry Specialist to join our Benefits Administration and Compliance team. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial wellbeing of our associates and providing them with the tools and resources needed to reach their long-term financial goals. About arenaflex arenaflex is one of the world's largest multinational retail companies, operating a vast network of discount stores, supercenters, and warehouse clubs, both in the United States and across the globe.
Our mission is to provide an exceptional shopping experience to our customers while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement. At arenaflex, we believe in empowering our associates to achieve their full potential, and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support their physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. About the Role As a Full Stack Data Entry Specialist, you will be responsible for the daily administration of our 401(k) plan and other benefits programs.
You will work closely with our senior leadership team and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Managing third-party administrators (TPAs) by researching and benchmarking new TPAs and business partners * Providing analytical support and recommendations to senior management to inform plan design decisions * Conducting on-site visits and audits to ensure service and financial goals are met according to contractual agreements * Maintaining open lines of communication with TPAs and translating requirements to ensure accurate interpretation and benefits administration * Providing education and training to TPAs and reviewing and approving third-party and supplemental plan communications * Managing digital eligibility files and discrepancies for all benefits plans to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations * Developing project plans and leading business customers through the project management system to determine needed changes and report requirements * Ensuring adoption of changes and report requirements, creating communication plans to announce project strategies to leadership, project team, and stakeholders * Working with the business unit and project team to determine project approval parameters and handling the approval process for project parameter changes What You'll Bring * Familiarity with balancing multiple tasks concurrently and the agility to re-prioritize tasks as required * Project management experience, including data analysis, market research, and benefits program design * Adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to improve applications, procedures, and results * Excellent listening skills, critical thinking abilities, and articulate communication skills * Strong analytical skills, some knowledge of statistical analysis, and comfort working with large data sets * Knowledge of 401(k) plans or other retirement plans What You'll Do * Work with senior leadership team and legal counsel to ensure accurate procedures are in place to maintain compliance with 401(k) related regulations by researching pending law and changes to laws; managing enrollment requests within allocated time frame; developing, organizing, and facilitating process training to ensure procedures are compliant; participating with internal and external stakeholders to roll out and communicate community procedures, communication materials, and resources to the team; supporting with escalated calls associated with appeals cases; writing and responding to service inquiries from customers; and developing, monitoring, and reporting outcomes to management * Manage third-party administrators (TPAs) by researching and benchmarking new TPAs and business partners; providing analytical support and recommendations to senior management to inform plan design decisions; conducting on-site visits and audits to ensure service and financial goals are met according to contractual agreements; maintaining open lines of communication with TPAs and translating requirements to ensure accurate interpretation and benefits administration; providing education and training to TPAs and reviewing and approving third-party and supplemental plan communications; and generally reviewing and recommending upgrades to multiple benefits systems * Manage digital eligibility files and discrepancies for all benefits plans to ensure they are administered and achieved in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations by researching and decoding new and changing rules; determining needed system and procedure solutions to conform with new requirements; resolving identified problems based on file information; collaborating with providers to make desired adjustments; and creating and enforcing necessary reporting and controls around business strategies to ensure accuracy and compliance * Manage plan design change projects for benefits systems by researching challenge desires; interpreting record layout requirements and evaluating them to current systems; translating record requirements to ensure proper business procedures and benefits management from a systems perspective; evaluating modern system barriers; determining needed system changes to support record requirements; identifying potential effects of changes to system processes; participating with information systems division to determine the best solution while maintaining compliance; influencing and negotiating with vendors to house record connectivity; providing guidance to new companies regarding requirements for system connectivity; managing eligibility report programming among multiple vendors; resolving complex issues which affect internal teams and external companies; and growing performance reviews * Develop project plans and lead business customers through the project management system by determining wanted changes and record requirements; ensuring adoption of changes and record requirements; creating communication plans to announce project strategies to leadership, project team, and stakeholders; working with the business unit and project team to determine project approval parameters; and handling the approval process for project parameter changes What You'll Get * Competitive salary and performance-based incentive awards * Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage * Retirement plans, including a company match * Stock buy and company-paid life insurance * Paid time off, including PTO, sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting * Other benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, education assistance, corporate discounts, military service pay, adoption reimbursement, and more What We Offer * A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and creativity * Opportunities for career growth and professional development * A comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing * A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with initiatives focused on fostering an inclusive culture * A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our associates and customers If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for benefits administration and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We can't wait to hear from you! !