Strategic Benefits & Leave Specialist

Wayne Farms LLC; Ora (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to serve as the central contact for LOA, FMLA, and disability leaves. You will manage leave data, support benefits enrollment, and assist with claim resolutions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

The role partners with HR, Safety/EHS, and corporate benefits to maintain accurate records in Workday and coordinate communications across plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a human resources generalist environment; experience in leave administration with knowledge of FMLA and ADA is highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers; multilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee FMLA, Disability and personal leave tasks per company policies and legal requirements; enter leave and return-to-work dates in the system and follow up on inconsistencies.
• Act as the point of contact for employees, corporate benefits and plant leaders; respond to benefit questions and assist with claim resolutions and enrollment processes.
• Update, research and resolve enrollment/discrepancy issues in Workday to ensure accurate eligibility, enrollment and deductions; partner with Corporate Benefits when needed.
• Partner with Safety/EHS on Workers’ Compensation claims; ensure data is entered correctly and documentation is collected.
• Liaise between carriers and employees to facilitate information exchange for leave approvals and benefit enrollment.
• Lead coordination of open enrollment events and inform employees about changes to plan options.
• Educate employees on benefit plans and enrollment opportunities; support employee engagement projects with HR team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to streamline HR leave and benefits workflows.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Leave administration

FMLA knowledge

ADA knowledge

Multilingual (preferred)

English communication (oral & written)

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft applications

Workday

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to serve as the central contact for LOA, FMLA, and disability leaves. You will manage leave data, support benefits enrollment, and assist with claim resolutions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

The role partners with HR, Safety/EHS, and corporate benefits to maintain accurate records in Workday and coordinate communications across plant leadership.