Benefits & Leave Specialist (FMLA/Enrollment)

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to serve as the central contact for LOA, disability, and FMLA leaves. The role includes entering data, following up on issues and maintaining leave files while supporting the HR Manager and team.

The position supports employees, corporate benefits, and plant leaders on leave questions, enrollment, and benefit plan design. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience within a human resources generalist environment.
• Experience in leave administration with knowledge of FMLA and ADA highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); Workday or similar HCM system preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee FMLA, Disability and personal leave tasks per Company policies and legal requirements; enter leave and return to work dates in appropriate system.
• Act as point of contact for employees, corporate benefits and plant leaders; respond to benefit questions and assist with enrollment and claim resolution.
• Update enrollment and dependent verification in Workday; coordinate with Corporate Benefits when needed.
• Partner with Safety/EHS on Workers Compensation claims; ensure data accuracy and documentation collection.
• Serve as liaison between carriers and employees to facilitate enrollment, leave approval, and verification processes.
• Coordinate open enrollment events and communicate changes to benefit plans; lead meetings and follow-up.

Skills

HR Generalist

FMLA Knowledge

ADA Knowledge

Workday Knowledge

MS Office & Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to serve as the central contact for LOA, disability, and FMLA leaves. The role includes entering data, following up on issues and maintaining leave files while supporting the HR Manager and team.

The position supports employees, corporate benefits, and plant leaders on leave questions, enrollment, and benefit plan design. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.