Senior Specialist Benefits - Group Health Plan

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to support the Global Benefits team, focusing on health and welfare benefits and retirement plans. You will assist with program development, data reporting, and policy compliance.

The role requires collaboration with leadership, project management, and strong analytical skills to ensure accurate administration and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of HR experience in health & welfare.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director/VP with development and management of benefits and retirement programs.
• Create and present data analytics reports.
• Document procedures for ongoing administrative tasks and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Relationship building

Collaboration

Creative analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR reporting tools

Job description

Job Details:

Summary: The Senior Benefits Specialist is an integral part of the Total Rewards Global Benefits Team. Position is responsible for assisting the Director of Benefits with the overall management and administration of the Company’s H&W benefits and retirement/savings plans.

This position will also provide day-to-day support on benefits and retirement activities while ensuring a consistent application of the Company’s benefit policies and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with Director and VP of Benefits on the development, implementation and management of all benefits and retirement programs.
• Creating and presenting data analytics reports.
• Familiarity with Pharmaceutical plans and vendor coordination.
• Develop, streamline, and document procedures for ongoing administrative tasks.
• Provide support on executing all benefit and retirement compliance requirements including annual ERISA Plan Audits, annual government disclosures/filings, Summary Plan Descriptions, SOX audits of benefit plans, non-discrimination testing and determination of highly compensated employees. This includes responsibility for understanding and ensuring compliance in the plan administration function with all applicable federal and state laws such as ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Provide Tier 3 support to resolve issues related to H&W and funding process ensuring funds are timely and accurately posted into participant’s account.
• Play lead role with benefit and retirement projects, and assist with running reports from payroll and the HRIS to assist with benefit plan administration
• Partner with Director and VP of Benefits and other members of the Benefits team to identify opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the overall administration of benefit and retirement/savings programs.
• Work in partnership with benefits team during implementation of new vendors, plans or changes to existing group health programs.
• Provide support with special projects, including seasonal campaigns, mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide support on H&W related team member escalations
• Engage in vendor management for subset of H&W vendors
• Support broader team in annual enrollment work

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred or relevant work experience

Experience: 3+ years of HR experience in H&W. Knowledge of Pharmacy plans preferred. Experience in a multinational manufacturing or retail environment preferred.

Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Computer Skills: Expertise in Microsoft Office Tools, such as Excel, and proficiency in HR reporting tools.

Special Skills: Project Management, Detail Oriented, Multitasking, Relationship Building, Collaboration, and Creative Analytical.

Supervisory: This position will not have direct reports.

Travel: Limited travel may be needed.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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