Benefits Manager jobs in Nebraska

Who We Are 
A producer-owned pork processor, comprised of 200 dedicated Midwest family farms, focused on providing customers with quality pork products they can trust, in a culture that fosters innovation and opportunity.

Summary 

The employee benefits administrator position is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including but not limited to; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.  Responsible for maintaining benefits software to ensure   accuracy of all employee benefit enrollments.  Answer employee enrollment and benefit related, assists with benefits renewal, manages all insurance billing, and maintains employee database and files. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting with human resource related duties while working closely with personnel and senior human resource management, including but not limited to recruitment,  training and development, employee relations, safety, performance management, leave and benefit administration, onboarding, policy implementation and compliance with regulatory requirements.     

Education, Licensure and Experience    

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of one (5) year of human resource related experience OR   
• Associates degree with a minimum of three (5) years of experience required.    
• Benefits administration or related experience and management experience required
• Bilingual preferred 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must be able to  perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals  with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Please note: This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not  exclude them from the position.  Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.):  

• Responsible for administering various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.  
  • Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.    
  • Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.   
  • Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.   
  • Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
  • Administer COBRA.
  • Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.  
  • Obtain statistics and information in renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.  
  • Responsible for benefits reporting requirements.  
• Responsible for the completion and accuracy of all personnel files and assigned regulatory reporting and documentation in accordance with all state and federal laws and industry regulations including any/all mandatory reporting, I-9, OSHA logs, workers compensation and leave management and tracking.   
  • Complete appropriate forms, inspections, reports, applications, and similar items documenting all entries accurately and completely. Complete applicable postings as needed.  
  • Keeps record of insurance coverage, 401(k) plan and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations.   
  • Conducts audits as needed and/or directed.  
  • Prepare and maintain employee reports, new-hire, and absentee reports.   
  • Responsible for maintenance and updates to company organizational charts, phone directories, policies and procedures, job descriptions and other reports as needed.  
• Responsible for maintaining benefit software.  
• Responsible for maintaining benefit and employment information in HRIS.  
• As needed, assist with review and response of unemployment claims with appropriate documentation. Review monthly unemployment statements.   
• As needed, assist with Family Medical Leave and general leave administration, workers' compensation renewal, reporting and claims process with third-party administrator.   
  • Provide training to facility personnel as needed or requested.  
  • Ensure claims processing is followed at all times.   
  • Follow up on claims as needed or requested.  
• Responsible for timely and accurate mandatory reporting preparation and submittal.   
• Perform all work assignments and/or work schedules thoroughly and in a timely manner as outlined in work assignments/work schedules and instructed by supervisor in accordance with   
  established policies and procedures including but not limited to Safety, Infection Control, Bookkeeping/Administrative/Office, and Personnel.   Report any concerns regarding standard of  
  practice of other staff members immediately to their supervisor.  Ask for clarification regarding policies and procedures as needed.     
• Other duties as assigned.  

Language Skills  

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the language of the majority cultural group in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear enough to understand those individuals as well. Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as grafts/flow sheets, financials,  general professional articles and publications, governmental regulations, safety rules, assignment  sheets, and procedure manuals. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, policies  and procedures, and other administrative forms as outlined above.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Short term and long term disability
• Referral program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans

Wholestone Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.