Benefits Analyst (Hybrid-2 to 3 days onsite per week in Irvine, CA)

Overview:

The Benefits Analyst provides a critical role in the administration and management of Weedmaps’ employee benefits programs by ensuring that benefit offerings are competitive, compliant, and effectively managed.

The impact you'll make:

• Supports the creation and management of a fair, equitable and competitive benefits package that aligns with Weedmaps’ strategy, business goals and talent needs.
• Partners with benefits brokers to administer all employee benefits programs including, but not limited to, life, disability, and health insurance plans as well as the 401(k) plan.
• Supports the development of ongoing education and communications to maximize employee awareness and participation in all health and welfare programs. 
• Acts as the main internal point-of-contact for employees, managers and external partners to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Assists in budgeting and monitoring of benefits costs. Works closely with Accounting to monitor and manage benefits expenses.
• Supports the team in annual benefits plan reviews, and selection and implementation of new benefits programs.
• Partners with benefits brokers to manage communication, administration and reporting for annual open enrollment.
• Executes annual open-enrollment related tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Engages with benefits-related vendors to gather data, understand benefits plans/programs and identify opportunities for improvements
• Partners with benefits-related vendors and relevant internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely execution of contracts and agreements as needed.
• Prepares and supports the analysis of employee benefits-related reports for management.
• Prepares and performs all benefit plan audits and annual testing and reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages day-to-day leave of absence administration.
• Supports the workers compensation process as needed.

What you've accomplished:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources with a primary focus on Benefits.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail.
• High degree of independence and problem solving skills.
• Team oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize, monitor and control workflow deadlines and be flexible.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Section 125 and other applicable laws and regulations as pertains to benefits plan administration. 
• Demonstrated project management skills and able to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Bonus points: 

• Prior experience in a public company.
• Prior experience with systems implementation and administration.
• Prior experience supporting annual open enrollment.
• Prior experience as the customer point of contact for benefits-related questions/issues.

The base pay range for this position is $79,000 - $87,000 per year.

2024 Benefits for Full-Time, Regular Employees:

• Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
• For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
• Mental Health benefits:
• Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
• Employee Training
• Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
• Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Supplemental, voluntary benefits
• Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Family planning/fertility
• Identity theft protection
• Legal access to a network of attorneys
• Paid parental leave

Why Work at Weedmaps?

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis
• You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
• You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best 
• You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants  are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws, unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations at weedmaps.com if you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

Our team has been made aware of incidents involving LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook accounts impersonating Weedmaps recruiters. These individuals are attempting to use our company name to solicit payment from prospective candidates interested in applying for jobs at our company. Our team is actively working to combat these attempts, but in the meantime, please be mindful of the following:

• Our recruiters will always communicate with candidates through an @weedmaps.com email address.

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• Our recruiters will NEVER ask for or attempt to solicit payment from applicants in order to apply, interview, or work for Weedmaps.

• If you are interested in a role at Weedmaps, please apply through our established channels.

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If you are unsure if a communication is legitimate, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] and they will happily confirm for you. Thank you for your vigilance and we appreciate your interest in working with us!