Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Frontier Cooperative • Lincoln, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Cooperative is a trusted agricultural leader in Nebraska, offering grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. Our success is rooted in strong customer partnerships, a commitment to doing business with integrity and quality, and a dedication to being responsible stewards of our communities.

We are currently seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team at our Lincoln, NE location. This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience processing payroll and/or benefits for organizations with 250+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of employment and wage laws, payroll practices, and leave administration.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Proficiency with payroll/timekeeping systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to document processes and stay current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees using the in-house payroll system (Bamboo).
• Verify and process working hours, overtime, leave, garnishments, taxes, retirement contributions, and insurance deductions.
• Generate and maintain payroll records, including wages paid and applicable withholdings.
• Calculate payroll amounts, including overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Support correct tax processing and reporting of fringe benefits.
• Train and provide ongoing support to managers on timesheet adjustments, approvals, and leave administration.
• Train new employees on timekeeping systems, including time entry, leave requests, and timecard approvals.
• Assist with onboarding to ensure payroll and benefits paperwork is completed accurately and on time through the HRIS system.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and monthly new-hire enrollments to ensure timely and accurate benefit elections.
• Audit benefit enrollments and provide eligibility files to insurance vendors.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding benefits, enrollments, life events, and plan provisions.
• Assist employees with benefits claims and plan changes due to qualifying life events.
• Process and administer leave of absence requests, including medical, disability, and FMLA.
• Interpret and apply FMLA and ADA requirements related to leaves and accommodations.
• Lead workers’ compensation claims, including first report of injury, coordination with insurance carriers, and communication with leadership.
• Respond to 401(k) inquiries related to enrollment, contributions, and plan changes.
• Manage annual catch-up contribution enrollments and personal retirement plan contributions.
• Participate in annual 401(k), workers’ compensation, and payroll audits.
• Manage payroll functions for the defined benefit program, including uploads, audits, and coordination with third-party administrators.
• Prepare and distribute required reports and plan documentation.

Benefits

• Cooperative retirement plan (PAYCHECK FOR LIFE)
• 401(K) retirement (traditional and Roth)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus other supplemental insurances available
• FSA/HSA spending accounts
• Vacation and sick leave
• Yearly uniform and boot allowances
• 360 wellness program with incentives
• Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonuses
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees