HR Coordinator II - Benefits Specialist

Pilgrim; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking an HR Coordinator II - Benefits Specialist at Arcadia, WI. You will answer team member questions about benefits, enrollments, and coordinate annual enrollment with providers. You’ll support engagement and recognition programs and assist with recruiting hourly team members.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 3:00 am to 11:30 am, with occasional weekends. Base salary $45,000–$48,000 per year. Requirements include 1–2 years HR experience, HS diploma, strong MS Office/HRIS skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• 1–2 years HR experience.
• High School/GED required; higher education preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, HRIS, and benefits management system.
• Customer-service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Responds to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence and/or email regarding vacation, leaves, 401k, pension, and other plans.
• Delivers employee presentations on benefit programs.
• Explains and interprets complex insurance program details to employees and dependents.
• Coordinates administration of employee benefit programs (coverage, dental, life, pension, etc.).
• Assists with annual enrollment process and benefits communications.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Benefits management system

Job description

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a HR Coordinator II - Benefits Specialist for Pilgrim's. This position will report to Leah Inglett, HR Supervisor Nights at our Arcadia Complex.

The HR Coordinator II - Benefits Specialist is responsible for answering team member questions regarding benefits and records team member enrollment in benefits and group insurance programs. Additionally, will work with team members and third-party organizations to resolve issues related to eligibility for benefit plans, amounts of coverage and claims procedures. This position will also assist with team member engagement and recognition programs.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence and/or email regarding vacation, short-term disability leave, long-term disability, workers' compensation, disability, 401k plans, pension and retirement, and other plans.
• Delivers employee presentations on benefit programs.
• Explains and interprets more complex aspects of insurance programs to employees and dependents.
• Answers more complex questions regarding benefits such as pension and retirement plan, and group benefit plans which includes life, hospitalization, and disability leave.
• Corresponds with staff at provider offices, hospitals, and benefits providers regarding claims.
• Coordinates the administration of employee benefit programs such as benefit plan coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, pension plans, and other benefits.
• Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits.
• Coordinates the preparation of employee benefits booklets and other employee benefit communications.
• Assists with the coordination of annual enrollment process.
• May research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on benefit programs and utilization.
• Assists with recruitment and hiring process of hourly team members.
• Assists with engagement and recognition programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need :

• 1-2 years HR experience.
• High School/GED required, higher level education preferred
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in: MS Office, HRIS, and benefits management system
• Must have a customer-service orientation; excellent communications skills including verbal, written and listening; excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be willing to work with diverse work groups, cultures, appreciate, and promote inclusion.
• Ideal candidate will have high energy, be adaptable to change, and enjoy fast work pace.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends. Shifts are 3:00 am - 11:30 am. Flexibility Required;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range o f $45,000 - $48,000/year based on experience and education;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision:

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

Unsolicited Assistance:

Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's . No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.