Corporate Benefits Specialist

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

Are you a goal-oriented benefits professional and effective multi-tasker, who can support and execute the details necessary to yield accurate and compliant employee healthcare programs? The Corporate Benefits Specialist will be responsible for supporting healthcare programs and process performed both internally and by third party administrators, participating in the implementation of new administrators and executing healthcare activity.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare operations required
• Effective analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of HRIS and employee demographic data impact on benefit administration
• Understanding of regulations influencing self-funded benefit plan administration (ERISA, DOL, IRS Section 125, etc.)
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs the healthcare administration activity to ensure it is consistent with plan provisions and regulatory requirements
• Effectively participate in the implementation of healthcare plan design requirements and changes
• Working knowledge of healthcare operations and regulatory requirements.
• Partners with internal and external resources to execute policies and procedures
• Ensures the accuracy of systems specifications and processes in accordance with healthcare plan provisions.
• Educate stakeholders on plan provisions
• Understand plan information across all documents and platforms (Summary Plan Description - SPD, Summary of Benefits & Coverage – SBC, enrollment platform transparency tools, etc.)
• Prepare reports and specifications
• Research and respond to healthcare inquiries and identify solutions for benefit administration
• Assist in monitoring issue trends to help determine appropriate actions to improve service levels
• Analysis and compile results of establish benefits related initiatives, activity and reporting.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships related healthcare administration

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees