Employee Benefit Specialist - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms•Moultrie, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Benefit Specialist acts as the central point of contact for LOA, Disability, and FMLA leaves. This role involves entering leave data, following up on issues, and maintaining employee leave files. Additionally, the specialist will assist the HR Manager and/or Supervisor with other departmental duties. This is an individual contributor role requiring strong functional/technical skills, action orientation, problem-solving abilities, a capacity for learning on the fly, and interpersonal savvy.

Requirements

Minimum one (1) year experience within a human resources generalist environment
Experience in leave administration with knowledge of FMLA and ADA legal requirements highly preferred
Strong computer skills with the ability to work with multiple Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Knowledge/ experience with Workday or other similar HCM system preferred
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
Ability to work effectively with others, possessing tact and discretion and demonstrates high level of confidentiality in all matters
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Spanish and English fluency are preferred
Ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred

Responsibilities

Manage employee FMLA, Disability and personal leave tasks per Company policies and Federal, State and local legal requirements; enter leave and return to work dates in appropriate system in a timely manner and follow up on inconsistencies or missing documentation and communicate to appropriate personnel
Act as point of contact for employees, corporate benefits and plant leaders; respond to benefit questions concerning employee leaves, 401(k), or other employee welfare programs and assist employees with claim resolution, electronic processes and comprehension of benefit plan design when needed
Update, research and resolve enrollment, marital status and dependent verification discrepancies in Workday to ensure vendors and payroll receive accurate eligibility, enrollment, and deduction information; partner with Corporate Benefits when unable to resolve benefits related issues
Partner with Safety/ EHS on Workers Compensation claims, ensuring data is entered correctly and needed documentation is collected and readily available
Act as a liaison between carrier and employee as needed to facilitate exchange of information, documentation collection and submission, etc. to facilitate leave approval, benefit enrollment or dependent verification process
Partner with Corporate Benefits on all open enrollment events, new or revised programs, special events, etc; act as lead in coordinating meetings and follow-up to ensure employees are informed about changes to all benefit plans
Actively participate in educating and notifying employees on benefit plans and enrollment opportunities
Partner with HR team on all employee engagement projects
Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned