Established in 1876, the Lewis Bear Company has been a locally-owned and operated distribution company for five generations. It is the oldest privately held corporation in Florida and Anheuser-Busch's oldest continuous distributor. Our territory is Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Franklin and Gulf Counties in Florida. At The Lewis Bear Company we maintain a drug-free workplace. All employees must comply with company rules prohibiting the use, possession, or impairment from illegal drugs or alcohol on company premises or during work hours. Drug and alcohol testing may be required at any time, including pre-employment, random, or post-accident testing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Benefits functions: Facilitates benefits enrollment processes, presents benefit offerings to employees, and provides employees with guidance on benefits options and eligibility requirements Collaborates with insurance brokers, benefits providers, and vendors to resolve employee issues, answer questions, and ensure smooth benefit administration Processes all benefit changes timely, such as new hires, terminations, life events, and changing in coverage in the HRIS Payment and reconciliation of group insurance bills Administration of the 401(k) plan including the annual audit Provides 401(k) enrollment and open enrollment information to employees Processes and administers leave-of-absence requests and paperwork Ensures timely review and accurate submission of unemployment claims ACA tracking and reviewing of forms 1094-C & 1095-C Human Resources functions: Addresses employee relations to resolve any HR and benefits concerns Reviews and approves employee status changes such as salary adjustments, job changes, hires, terminations, etc Reviews and approves weekly employee timesheets in the HRIS Inputs all garnishments into HRIS system Participates in new hire orientations and onboarding Compiles complex data reports as requested by management and executives Maintains accurate, up-to-date employee information in personnel records Responds to verifications of employment in a timely manner

Qualifications and Requirements:

Must have experience and the ability to use Microsoft Office software effectively. College degree and 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience Prior experience with

HRIS, UKG

preferred PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred. Benefits certification a plus

Benefits & Perks:

Excellent compensation and benefits package 7 paid Major Holidays and your Birthday! Earn 2 weeks Paid Vacation in 1st year of employment Health, Dental and Vision insurance 401k with company match Tuition reimbursement LTD Insurance Life insurance Free venue tickets with our partners

Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$62,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person