Personnel:

Where can I find out about the current open positions?

Open positions for both internal and external postings can be found here.

Will I receive an annual review?

We encourage management to go over individual performance on an annual basis with all employees.  

Benefits:

What happens to my benefits (KSOP/Health Insurance) when I leave the company?

Any 401(k) funds are eligible for distribution as soon as all termination paperwork has been received and processed in Human Resources.  Please contact www.principal.com for information.

Any vested ESOP funds will be distributed according to the Plan document after any waiting requirements have been completed.  ESOP waiting requirements and/or note payments details can be found in the plan document or distribution brochure.  Please contact www.principal.com or benefits@brookshirebros.com for details. 

Health insurance benefits will cease upon termination, however Nexcaliber will send a COBRA packet that allows election and purchase of extended coverage after the termination is processed.    

I am planning on retiring, what should I do?

Please contact the Benefits department to discuss your individual situation and benefits.  benefits@brookshirebros.com

When/how can I get health insurance?

Open enrollment for Health Insurance will be offered during the Spring for a May 1 effective date.  All full-time new hires will be offered coverage upon date of hire.  All enrollments are completed through the benefits portal.  All eligible employees will receive an email from Entira to log in and enroll.  

How do I change beneficiary?

Beneficiary changes can be made through the benefits portal for the company paid life insurance.  Any changes to the beneficiary for the KSOP need to be completed through Principal at www.principal.com.  

How do I apply for short term disability?

For coverage through Lincoln, please contact Lincoln Financial at 1-866-783-2255, using group ID BROOKSHIRE and group policy # 00500252038.  

For supplemental policies purchased through Entira, please contact brey@entiraclinic.com or (936)634-1408. 

LOA / FMLA:

Can I take leave for a family member?

If eligible, an employee can take FMLA leave from work to care for a child, parent, or spouse with a serious health condition.

Does Brookshire Brothers have any paid leave?

Brookshire Brothers does not currently have any paid leave of absences.

How long is FMLA?

If eligible, you may take up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave (26 weeks for military caregiver leave) during a "rolling" 12-month period. Your 12-weeks will begin on the date that your Family and Medical Leave begins, and will exclude weekends and holidays.

When do I need to inquire about LOA?

As soon as possible after learning for your need for leave.

If I get denied FMLA, what do I do?

When not able to qualify for FMLA, some team members may still be eligible for LOA. Contact HR Here to inquire. 

Payroll:

My paycard was lost or stolen how do I get a new one?

Please call money network at 1-888-913-0900 to report your card as lost or stolen.

Can I take a partial vacation day?

Unfortunately, you must take a full vacation day.  For Full Time employees that is a full 8 hours or based on your defined hours.  For Part Time or Part Time Insurance Eligible employees your vacation is based on how many hours you worked in the previous year. For example, if you averaged 23.75 hours per week from your hire date until your one year anniversary then your full day is 4.75 per day (23.75/5=4.75).  For those with multiple weeks of vacation, an example would be; you get 2 weeks of vacation, and you have a total of 61.30 hours of vacation which will be 6.13 per day (61.30/2=30.65 per week; 30.65/5=6.13).  Vacation days for part time employees will not be paid out if the week worked is equal or more than their weekly average hours (based on the prior year).  

Can I just get my vacation paid out in one lump sum?

Unfortunately, you must actually take the days off of work to be eligible to take a vacation day.

When will I get another week of vacation?

1 week of vacation after 1 year of service

2 weeks of vacation after 3 years of service

3 weeks of vacation after 8 years of service

4 weeks of vacation after 15 years of service

5 weeks of vacation after 25 years of service

What Holidays do we get paid for?

Only Full Time Benefitted employees qualify for paid holidays.

           New Year’s Day

Easter (Retail locations only)

Memorial Day (Corporate employees only)

Independence Day (July 4th)

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Personal Day (only eligible after one year of service)

How am I paid for Jury Duty?

Jury Duty is for Full Time benefitted employees, and will be paid up to 8 hours per day at the normal pay rate (jury duty pay will not be used towards overtime).

How many Bereavement days do I get?  What family members qualify for bereavement days?

Only Full Time Benefitted employees qualify for bereavement days.

You are eligible for 1 bereavement day per qualifying family member. Bereavement day pay will not be used towards overtime.

Qualifying family members are considered “immediate family”:

           Parent/Child

           Brother/Sister

           Spouse/Significant Other

           Grandparent/Grandchild

           Aunt/Uncle

           Nephew/Niece/First Cousin

           Father/Mother/Daughter/Son “In Laws”

           Step parents/children 

           Half-brothers/sisters and "In Laws"