Benefits Specialist

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms retailers into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's retail platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 retail, eCommerce, and wholesale brands, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane. 

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to join our team! The person in this role is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs at CSC, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k). The ideal candidate will be proactive and people-focused and will have a strong background in benefits and retirement program administration.  

This role will report to the Senior Manager, Benefits. The ideal candidate will be based near one of our hub locations with the option of working remotely or in one of our office locations on a hybrid basis. 

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS (Paylocity), including thorough regular audits, to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. 
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility. 
• Enrolls employees with carriers and processes life status changes. 
• Responds to benefits inquiries regarding plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, benefit claim issues, plan changes, and other inquiries.  
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries relating to enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts.  
• Reconciles carrier invoices monthly. 
• Assists with the open enrollment process. 
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges. 
• Serves as one of the primary contact for benefits and retirement vendors.  

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work with employees at every level of the company.  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 
• At least two years of experience with benefits and retirement program administration 

• PTO for salaried employees  
• Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available  
• Company 401K match 
• Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match 
• Company provides group life insurance at no cost  
• COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees until health insurance eligible  
• Paid Holidays  
• Birthday off with pay! 
• Pet Insurance 
• Generous employee discounts 

• Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better: 
• 📞 Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us! 
• 📝 Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently. 
• 👩🏽‍💻Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal. 
• ✍🏽 Step 4: Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about. 

  This position may not be performed, in whole or in part, in New York City (whether from an office, in the field, or remotely from the candidate's home).  

CSC Generation Enterprise’sfamily of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.  

CSC Generation Enterprise’sfamily of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.