BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR - Full-time / Part-time

Thompson Hospitalityis seeking aBenefits Administratorto join the HR Department in the Thompson Corporate Office in Reston, VA. This position is part of a Benefits team that supports benefits programs for approximately 1,600 benefits eligible employees company-wide.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer 401(k) plan - post bi-weekly payroll uploads, update deferral changes, process loans and hardship requests
• Manage benefits enrollment and changes, partner with payroll department and vendors to ensure accurate billing and employee contributions
• Conduct benefits orientation for new hires, provide appropriate benefits packages
• Manage time off programs including FMLA and Workers Compensation program, coordinate ADA accommodation requests as needed
• Pay and reconcile invoices for all company and union sponsored benefits plans
• Process Medical Support Orders
• Coordinate COBRA and ensure appropriate correspondence is sent to terminated employees
• Create and disseminate census and reports
• Process life insurance claims
• Respond to employee benefits inquiries via phone, email, mail, and/or fax
• Other special projects and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 3-4 years of similar experience or 4 year degree with a concentration in HR or related field preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong organization and project management skills; attention to detail; ability to problem solve
• Proven track record of providing responsive, timely customer support.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team oriented environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• HRIS experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting a hospitality or retail environment or operation in multiple states with a variety of salaried, hourly, tipped, non-tipped, union and non-union associates a plus.

Thompson Hospitality, formed in 1992, is the 6thlargest food service company and the largest minority-owned food service business in the United States. We currently employ over 2,800 food service professionals and provide meals at businesses and institutions in 20 states. The restaurant and retail division operates four different concepts with locations in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. area, serving over 1.9 million guests each year.