Benefits & Leave Specialist

Wayne Farms LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to coordinate LOA, disability and FMLA leave, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance across systems.

The role serves as the primary contact for employees, benefits questions and enrollment processes, including 401(k) and other welfare programs.

You will partner with HR and Safety/EHS, manage open enrollment events, and identify workflow improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in an HR generalist role, leave administration preferred.
• FMLA/ADA knowledge preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficient in English, written and verbal.
• Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive data.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage FMLA, disability and personal leave tasks per policy and law.
• Serve as point of contact for employees, benefits and leaders; respond to questions on leaves and welfare programs.
• Update enrollment, status and verification in Workday; coordinate with Corporate Benefits when needed.
• Coordinate with Safety/EHS on Workers' Compensation claims; ensure data is accurate.
• Liaise with carriers and employees to facilitate information exchange for leaves and benefits.
• Coordinate open enrollment events and communicate changes to benefit plans.
• Assist HR on employee engagement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to coordinate LOA, disability and FMLA leave, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance across systems.

The role serves as the primary contact for employees, benefits questions and enrollment processes, including 401(k) and other welfare programs.

You will partner with HR and Safety/EHS, manage open enrollment events, and identify workflow improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.