Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

The Director, Benefits, is responsible for defining the strategy and service delivery of all benefits and wellness programs for Eataly team members including driving health, retirement and wellness programs to attract, engage and retain our employees while overseeing benefit plan management, open enrollment, new benefits offerings and the day-to-day support in responding to team member questions. The Director, Benefits is a strategic partner putting in place processes and systems to provide best possible benefits within budget frameworks and ensure compliance to applicable laws and also manage Leave of Absence, Workers Compensation, 401k and Non-Qualified Deferral Program.

• Collaborate with the VP, HR and VP, Finance to set the strategic direction, planning, alignment, design and oversight of all benefit and wellness plans and programs. Oversight of various benefits platforms including self-service portal, Benefit mailboxes, parts of HR Portal or individual vendors.
• Manage the enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of all benefits and Wellness programs, including all Health & Wellness, 401k, retiree benefits, leave of absences, COBRA and other voluntary benefits.
• Accountable for the design, development, enhancement, enablement, and implementation of the benefits and wellness strategy with a focus on wellness, retention and market competitiveness. 
• Provides guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans and builds systems and framework to ensure delivery and compliance. 
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors (i.e. brokers, insurance carriers, record-keepers), trustees and other administrative service providers. Lead contract negotiations to ensure the benefits strategy aligns with overall company-wide strategic goals while keeping a keen eye on cost control.
• Develop and implements a comprehensive communication strategy for all benefit and wellness programs. Create and/or maintain benefit policies, procedures, and program material.
• Assures company compliance with provisions of legal requirements. Supervises preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners and other regulatory agencies. Reviews and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and reports necessary or suggested changes to management. Coordinate company benefits with government sponsored programs.
• Prepares and executes with legal consultation, benefit documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Instruct insurance carriers, trustees and other administrative agencies outside the company to effect changes in benefit programs. Ensures prompt and accurate compliance.
• Collaborates with HR team members to understand the competitive landscape, respond to needs and put in place good practices as well as with payroll to ensure the timely and accurate distribution to employees.
• Oversees Leave Management, including company Parental Leave Program, ensuring a good employee experience and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develops wellness offerings that resonate with employees and adds to their engagement and retention. 
• Administers Retirement plans including 401k /Non-Qualified Deferral Plans
• Responsible for Workers Compensation, including managing claims and using data and partnering to put preventative programs in place to prevent injury.
• Reviews financial information and monitors budget to accurate forecasting
• Builds, supervises and monitors a cohesive team of benefits specialists to manage administration of the Company’s employee benefit plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 7 years of progressive experience in the benefits field with demonstrated experience managing multiple benefits plans and programs.
• Proven ability to work efficiently within a dynamic, fast-paced environment in in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, preferably in hospitality or retail
• Excellent knowledge of benefits, retirement, Workers Compensation and Leave Management, applicable legal and regulations. 
• Expert Knowledge of current and pending federal and state regulations regarding employee benefit programs (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, Sec. 125, FMLA, etc.…).
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills including experience in managing benefits modules in HR Systems.
• Strong leader who develops and coaches team members to produce excellent work and grow
• Previous experience managing large budgets
• Exceptional project management and time-management skills
• Ability to operate at both the strategic and at the execution level in a hands-on manner.
• Keen communication, motivation and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Italian cuisine and wine highly preferred 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work on hybrid schedule (three days in office and two days remote) out of Eataly corporate office in Flatiron District, Manhattan

The annual compensation for this role is $120,000- $150,000

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.