HR Coordinator II - Benefits Specialist

Pilgrim's • Arcadia, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking an HR Coordinator II – Benefits Specialist for its Arcadia Complex. The role reports to the HR Supervisor Nights and answers team member questions about benefits, records benefit and group insurance enrollment, and works with team members and third-party organizations to resolve questions involving eligibility, coverage amounts, and claims procedures. The position also supports team member engagement and recognition programs.

The coordinator administers and explains employee benefit programs, responds to employee inquiries, helps coordinate annual enrollment and benefits communications, and may research and analyze benefits data. The role also assists with recruitment and hiring of hourly team members. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, from 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; flexibility is required, and minimal travel is expected.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of HR experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual ability required.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office, HRIS, and benefits management systems.
• Customer-service orientation; excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills; and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively and build cooperative working relationships across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work with diverse work groups and cultures and to appreciate and promote inclusion.
• Ability to adapt to change and work at a fast pace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work Monday through Friday from 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with occasional weekends.
• Minimal travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Education beyond high school or GED.

Responsibilities

• Respond to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence, or email about vacation, disability leave, workers’ compensation, 401(k) plans, pension and retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Deliver employee presentations on benefit programs.
• Explain and interpret complex aspects of insurance programs to employees and dependents.
• Answer questions about pension and retirement plans and group benefits, including life, hospitalization, and disability leave.
• Correspond with provider offices, hospitals, and benefits providers regarding claims.
• Coordinate administration of employee benefit programs, including benefit plan coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, and pension plans.
• Advise employees on benefits eligibility, plan provisions, and related matters.
• Coordinate preparation of employee benefits booklets and other benefits communications.
• Assist with coordination of the annual enrollment process.
• Research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on benefit programs and utilization, as needed.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of hourly team members.
• Assist with team member engagement and recognition programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career development through continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs.
• Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED