Sr. Benefits Specialist

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At Sonepar, the global leader in electrical and industrial distribution, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. You will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

About Sonepar USA

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.

Join Sonepar as a Senior Benefits Specialist to oversee and administer our comprehensive benefits programs, providing exceptional customer service and education to our associates. 

What you’ll do:

• Benefits Program Administration: Collaborate with vendor partnerships and internal stakeholders, administer benefits, implement new programs, manage escalations, appeal determinations, and identity process improvements.
• Communication and Education: This position delivers benefit presentations for new hires, mergers and acquisitions, and open enrollment.  Coordinate training and promote wellness programs.
• Wellness Program Administration:  In partnership with the vendor, plan health education initiatives and foster a culture of well-being and health education.
• Back-up support to assist Benefits Analyst and Sr. Retirement Specialist as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration
• Comprehensive knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, and state/federal laws
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, wellness program administration, and leave of absence administration (preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with HRIS/benefits administration systems (Ceridian preferred)

This is a Hybrid Role (Tuesday-Thursday in the Charleston office) with 10% travel.

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Why work for Sonepar?

At Sonepar USA, we are Powered by Difference. As a company with local roots and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success.  What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where you work or who you are, you’ll get all the freedom you need to push boundaries, learn from your mistakes and help take our business to another level. You’ll also get opportunities to expand your industry experience every single day.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
 
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