Staples is Business to Business, you're what binds us together

Our Human Resources team has one goal: create solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. We act as strategic partners to deliver innovative learning and development opportunities, comprehensive compensation and benefit solutions, recruiting tools and more to attract new talent and excite existing talent. We’re a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated team that knows our work makes an impact on our company every day. 

What you will be doing:

You’ll be a critical expert and partner in administering and supporting all aspects of our U.S. benefit programs. This includes hands-on responsibility for compliance activities, process improvements, open enrollment, and serving as a consultative resource for associates and stakeholders. You’ll be empowered to leverage your analytical skills, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and drive innovative solutions that enhance Staples' benefits offerings.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative to identify and implement improvements.

What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration, including health & welfare, retirement, and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations impacting benefits, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA.
• Proven ability to prepare and review compliance reports (e.g., Form 5500, ACA filings) accurately and timely.
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration within a large, multi-state organization.
• Experience working with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Professional certification such as CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.
• Experience supporting open enrollment processes, including system configuration/testing and employee communications.

We Offer:

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.