United Food and Commercial Workers

Senior Benefits Assistant

Based in Washington, DC
(on-site)
ufcw.org

 

Organization:
The UFCW is a dynamic union with members in all 50 states, U.S. territories and Canada. Our members work in grocery stores, non-food retail, food processing, meat processing, distillery and cannabis industries, as well as have footprint in state and local government, healthcare, light manufacturing and warehouses. UFCW members face fights for workplace safety, healthcare, higher wages, fair scheduling and paid sick days/paid leave. We work aggressively to advocate for our members’ benefits at the local, state and national levels.

Location:
Washington, DC (on-site)

Position Description:
The Senior Benefits Assistant is responsible for various functions in the day-to-day processing of the UFCW Savings and Retirement Plans and the UFCW Canadian Annuity Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Posts bimonthly contributions for participating local unions and biweekly contributions for the International Savings and Retirement Plans.
• Processes payment requests and monthly reports for UFCW Canadian Annuity Plan participants.
• Notifies local unions and the Accounting Department of payroll changes associated with pre-tax election changes, loan repayment withholdings and loan payoffs for the Savings and Retirement Plans.
• Notifies Fidelity Investments of address changes for the Savings and Retirement Plans.
• Communicates with Fidelity Investments regarding data interchanges on the Savings and Retirement Plans.
• Assists with yearly audit of the Savings and Retirement Plans.
• Assists and prepares with yearly non-discrimination testing.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping data strictly confidential, including, but not limited to, the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While each of the following requirements represents the desired level of competency for the above-described position, the UFCW reserves the right to modify such standards when the job or position does not otherwise require a particular level of performance.

Education and/or Experience
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Keyboarding Skills
Input speed of 40 words per minute.

Computer/Software Skills
Ability to organize and prepare documents requiring the integration of office technology and software, including word processing applications. Note: Computer applications are in a Windows environment. Experience in or aptitude for working in a database systems environment. Proficiency in spreadsheet software is required. Working knowledge of word processing software.

Communication Skills
Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Ability to establish and regularly maintain participant files in an erratic, fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical ability.

Job Demands
Must maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping data strictly confidential, including, but not limited to, the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions
The work is performed in a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands
The position involves, but is not limited to, written and oral communications skills, use of computer keyboard, close vision, sitting for long periods, stooping, bending and reaching.

Compensation:
Salary Range: $54,290 - $59,887.

The UFCW provides a very generous benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance provided with the ability to purchase supplemental life insurance at favorable rates.
• Retirement Savings Account.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Pension plan.
• Dependent care reimbursement account program.
• Health care reimbursement account program.
• Transportation program benefits.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, 12 days of paid short-term sick leave, Extended Sick Leave program, paid parental leave.
• Prepaid Legal Plan (for DC/MD/VA only).

Duration:
This is a full-time position; posting closes when the position is filled.

Vaccination Requirement: The UFCW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable law. Any request or questions may be submitted to hrcovid@ufcw.org.

To Apply:
Submit cover letter, résumé to: humanresources@ufcw.org

*Skills assessments with passing scores are required as part of our pre-employment process. *