Senior Benefits specialist

AGCO; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

AGCO in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of U.S. employee benefit and leave programs. You will serve as a subject matter expert for health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years administering U.S. benefits, 3+ years leave experience (FMLA, ADA, disability), strong data skills, and the ability to work independently with HR partners and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience administering U.S. employee benefits programs.
• 3+ years of direct leave of absence administration experience (FMLA, ADA, disability, state leaves).
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. health & welfare and retirement benefit programs.
• Strong understanding of benefits regulations & compliance; analytical, data interpretation, root-cause analysis.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead benefits administration & subject matter expertise for U.S. programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness).
• Independently resolve complex benefit inquiries and collaborate with vendors.
• Support plan audits, regulatory filings, testing, and compliance activities.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

HRIS proficiency

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Senior Benefits specialist

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Duluth, GA, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Duration: Permanent

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity into work, building a better and more sustainable world.

The Senior Benefits Specialist is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of North America employee benefit and leave programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert for health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave of absence of administration, and benefits of compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in U.S. benefits programs, hands‑on experience administering complex leave cases, and the ability to independently manage day‑to‑day operations while partnering with employees, vendors, HR colleagues, and leadership. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and intermediate analytical capabilities to identify trends, evaluate data, and recommend process improvements.

This position is best suited for an experienced benefits professional who can operate independently, resolve complex issues, and provide consultative guidance across a broad range of employee benefits and leave‑related matters.

Your Impact

Benefits Administration & Subject Matter Expertise

Serve as a subject matter expert for U.S. benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefits.

Independently research and resolve complex employee benefit inquiries and escalated issues.

Partner with benefit vendors to ensure service delivery expectations are met, and participant issues are promptly resolved.

Support annual enrollment activities, plan implementations, acquisitions, and other strategic benefits initiatives.

Assist with plan audits, regulatory filings, testing, and compliance activities.

Leave Administration

Administer and support leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental leave, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, military leave, and applicable state leave requirements.

Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, processes, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate closely with third‑party leave administrators to ensure accurate case management and timely resolution of leave‑related issues.

Monitor leave activity and identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced employee experience.

Analysis & Process Improvement

Analyze benefits and leave data to identify trends, discrepancies, compliance risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.

Prepare reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support decision‑making and program effectiveness.

Partner with HR leadership to evaluate program utilization and employee engagement.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and employee satisfaction.

Communication & Employee Support

Create and maintain employee‑facing communications, job aids, and educational materials.

Conduct benefits and leave‑related training and informational sessions as needed.

Deliver a high level of customer service while managing sensitive and confidential information.

Your Experience and qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of progressive experience administering U.S. employee benefits programs.

3+ years of direct leave of absence administration experience, including FMLA, ADA, disability, and state leave programs.

Demonstrated expertise in U.S. health and welfare and retirement benefit programs.

Strong understanding of benefits‑related regulations and compliance requirements.Intermediate analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and make informed recommendations.

Proven ability to independently manage competing priorities and complex issues with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration systems, and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with outsourced benefits and leave administration vendors.

Experience supporting multi‑state employee populations. Experience with Canadian benefits a plus.

Experience analyzing benefits and leave metrics to support strategic decision‑making.

Knowledge of benefits of compliance requirements, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125, FMLA/LOA, ADA and related regulations.

Health care and wellness plans

Dental and vision plans

Flexible and virtual work options (where available)

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price

Paid holidays and paid time off

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

Your Workplace

This role follows AGCO’s on ‑ site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location for a minimum of 4 days per week with 1 remote day to support collaboration and teamwork.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Sustainable Agriculture, Business Process, Compensation, HR, HRIS, Agriculture, Management, Human Resources

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.