Benefits Analyst

Company Description

Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Hybrid job opportunities available

Position Summary:

This position assists in the development, implementation, maintenance and communication of the company's health & welfare, retirement, paid time off, and/or leaves of absence plans, programs and policies. Working in conjunction with the Benefits department, this position ensures all company-sponsored benefits programs remain competitive, innovative, compliant and cost effective. Also provides assistance in the design, coordination and support of wellness program activities aimed at creating a culture of health. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of health and welfare benefit plans, retirement, paid time off, wellness, and/or leave of absence plans, programs and policies. Works across all levels of the company to address moderately complex to complex benefits-related questions and provide guidance to meeting the changing needs of the organization.
• Applies a broad working knowledge of regulatory requirements, best practices, and industry and employment trends to assist in the development, implementation, maintenance and communication of the companies health & welfare, retirement, paid time off, wellness and/or leaves of absence plans, programs and policies. Makes recommendations, analyzes potential impacts and participates in change management, including user acceptance testing and communications, to assist with the annual planning and implementation of new or changed benefits.
• Works with third-party administrators and Payroll to administer all disability, family and medical, military service, and personal leaves of absence. Coordinates with Payroll department to ensure proper payment to associates during leave. Ensures compliance, applying a working knowledge of state and federal leave laws and PFG's plan and pay practices.
• Manages two or more benefit vendors including but not limited to: 401(k), Affordable Care Act compliance, COBRA, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Disability, Dental, Vision, EAP, etc.
• Creates and distributes benefit-related standard reports on a scheduled basis, and/or ad hoc reports, for audit, follow-up, and action as needed. Must be skilled in completing data analysis in Excel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent work experience
• 3 - 5 years of benefits administration experience in at least two or more of health, welfare and retirement benefit areas.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Solid time management skills with an ability to prioritize your time and manage multiple projects concurrently without compromising quality.
• Proactive nature and the ability to follow through until assignment completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors
• 5 - 7 years of benefits administration experience in several categories of health, welfare and retirement benefits.
• Experience with dispersed associate populations and administering benefits in multiple states.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation is a plus.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.