Newport Restaurant Group is looking for a Human Resources Benefits & Leave Specialist to join the team.
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) owns and operates a number of distinct, award-winning restaurants across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. NRG also includes among its portfolio, Castle Hill Inn - a Relais & Chateaux luxury boutique hotel overlooking the stunning Newport harbor – and the Newport International Boat Show, one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country. NRG is proud to lead the hospitality industry as a 100% employee-owned company.
About the Position: In the Benefits & Leave Specialist role, you will be responsible for the administration of all benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, as well as the administration of FMLA, ADA and other leave programs. This position includes a hybrid schedule for regular work at least three days in the office, located in Warwick, RI, with up to two days work from home pending business needs. Training up to role stability will be done fully in office five days a week.
About You: You are independent and able to prioritize tasks. You work well under pressure and have a high degree of attention to detail.
Essential Duties:
- Ensures accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS and benefit carriers
- Processes internal status changes and follows up with appropriate benefit updates
- Processes open enrollment benefit plan and plan transfers
- Prepares materials and provides benefit plan changes to employees
- Administers and coordinates Tenure and Lifestyle Account Programs
- Tracks and administers Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement accounts
- Reconciles benefit invoices and provides the finance department with account breakdown
- Provides vendors appropriate documentation for life, pension, and disability benefit claims
- Manages FMLA and ADA programs, ensuring legal compliance and appropriate outcomes for employees and company
- Processes and administers all leave of absence and disability accommodation requests
- Maintains accurate records for OSHA, FMLA, Workers Compensation Claims, Employee Leave Programs and other similar types of regulatory programs.
- Builds, maintains and generates HR metric reporting as well as ad-hoc reporting
- Responds timely to employee and management questions regarding benefits or leaves
- Assists Benefit and Compensation Manager with additional tasks as necessary
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation $26-$33/Hour - Based on experience
- Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
- Excellent health, dental and vision benefits with a flex spending account option
- HRA
- Ability Assist (EAP)
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Great 401k with employer match
- Employee Ownership Opportunities
- 35% discount when dining in our locations
- Perk spot options
- Fully paid BJ’s membership
- Manager’s Dining Card
About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.
