Benefits & Leave Specialist

Wayne Farms LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to manage FMLA, disability, and personal leaves, and to assist HR in various duties. You will process leave data, handle benefit questions, and collaborate with corporate benefits to ensure accurate enrollment and documentation.

The role requires at least one year in a HR generalist role, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Workday or similar HR systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a human resources generalist environment.
• Experience in leave administration with knowledge of FMLA and ADA is highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Workday or similar HCM system is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee FMLA, Disability and personal leave tasks per policy and legal requirements.
• Enter leave and return dates in the system and follow up on inconsistencies.
• Respond to benefit questions about leaves, 401(k), or other welfare programs and assist with claim resolution.
• Update enrollment data and verification discrepancies in Workday; coordinate with Corporate Benefits when needed.
• Partner with Safety/EHS on Workers Compensation claims and ensure documentation is collected.
• Lead open enrollment events and communicate changes to benefit plans.

Skills

HR Generalist

Leave administration

FMLA/ADA

Workday/HRIS

English communication

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to manage FMLA, disability, and personal leaves, and to assist HR in various duties. You will process leave data, handle benefit questions, and collaborate with corporate benefits to ensure accurate enrollment and documentation.

The role requires at least one year in a HR generalist role, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Workday or similar HR systems.