Benefits Associate II - Leaves & Accommodations

Be a part of the ALDI Human Resources team as a Benefits Associate II – Leaves & Accommodations

Join our dynamic team! As a Benefits Associate II, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing employee satisfaction and well-being. In this position, you will manage leave of absence requests, accommodations, and various benefits administrative functions. This role will collaborate with various HR teams, divisional benefits assistants and vendor partners. You can take part in ensuring that our employees receive the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $32.75 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $34.50 | Year 3 - $36.00 | Year 4 - $37.50
Work Location: Aurora, IL
Hybrid Work Program: Remote work up to 3 days per week; in-office at least 2 days per week

• Process leaves of absence including short-term and long-term disability claims, administer FMLA and paid leave programs, and maintain benefit documents.
• Act as a department resource for divisional benefits contacts and National Services staff, answering questions as they arise.
• Perform general office support and administrative assistance as required.
• Recommend process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Interact with various parties and vendors involved in the administration of ALDI’s benefits programs.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate relevant information to direct leader.
• Comply with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Attention to detail and following instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establish goals and work toward achievement.
• Effective time management and maximizing productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and use IT solutions to increase project efficiencies.
• Researching and documenting technical issues.
• Developive and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office, or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perk Spot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.