Tops Friendly Markets Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch

CHARLESTON, S.C., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefitfocus today announced that Tops Markets has implemented the BENEFITFOCUS® Platform and HR InTouch to simplify communication and online enrollment for Tops Markets associates. Tops Markets is a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania. The company operates 134 full-service supermarkets – 129 company-owned and five franchise locations.

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Prior to partnering with Benefitfocus, Tops Markets used an enrollment system that lacked the tools the HR team needed to efficiently perform their day-to-day operations. When Tops Markets was introduced to the Benefitfocus Platform, they found a feature-rich system with an engaging employee self-service experience that supports personalized communication. With stores spread across multiple states, HR InTouch gives Tops Markets HR professionals a way to effectively communicate plan information, while giving associates immediate access to all of their benefits information.

"We are excited to use this innovative technology from Benefitfocus. After receiving positive feedback from other Benefitfocus retail customers, it is clear that Benefitfocus is the market leader in benefits management and communication technology," said Jack Barrett, Director of Human Resources for Tops Markets. "HR InTouch provides the tools we need as we continue to grow our business in the years to come."

As Tops Markets expands, and their benefit offerings evolve, the Tops Markets HR team can use HR InTouch to communicate plan changes to associates during Open Enrollment and throughout the year. They can also add tasks to associates' to-do lists and distribute information using a secure messaging tool that allows them to send personalized messages for different types of associates in various locations. With a Software as a Service design, HR InTouch allows Tops Markets employees to log-in and view these messages from any location with Internet access. Once in the portal, which is uniquely branded for Tops Markets, associates will also view a welcome video from their CEO.

Another feature that led Tops Markets to the Benefitfocus Platform is the capability to integrate its current payroll system with HR InTouch. When employees select their benefits, the deductions are calculated and automatically synched with their payroll system. This removes paper from the process and creates administrative efficiencies for both Tops Markets HR and Accounting departments.

"We are excited that Tops Markets selected Benefitfocus technology. We have a long history of working with grocery store chains," said Annmarie Fini, SVP of the Employer Business Unit for Benefitfocus. "Tops Markets is a company with a great history which strongly cares about its associates. We look forward to contributing to its continued success by providing state of the art technology that will allow its associates to make more informed decisions about healthcare and benefits."

About Tops Markets, LLC.

Tops Markets, LLC, is headquartered in Williamsville, NY and operates 134 full-service supermarkets – 129 company-owned and five franchise locations. With more than 14,000 associates, Tops is a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania.

About Benefitfocus

Benefitfocus is the largest healthcare and voluntary benefits software provider in the U.S. with 13,217,163 consumers, 303,737 employers, 60,193 brokers and 3,300 carrier representatives live on the Benefitfocus Platform. Benefitfocus offers a single Web-based platform for benefit shopping, enrollment, management and industry-standard data exchange. Benefitfocus – All Your Benefits. One Place. www.benefitfocus.com

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