Senior Benefits Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 diversified and vertically integrated agribusiness and ocean transportation company, currently has an opening for a Sr. Benefits Specialist. As the Sr. Benefits Specialist you will support the administration of Seaboard benefit plans, collaborate with teammates to establish efficient and effective process improvements and related documentation, and work to ensure benefits data integrity. This position is in the Merriam, Kansas, office and may be eligible for a hybrid work location schedule.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the administration of all Welfare and Retirement Plans.
• Manage benefit issues log to provide accurate and timely information.
• Manage leave of absence administration and serve as SME on related policies and regs.
• Facilitate the annual open enrollment process.
• Provide benefit system maintenance, including routine functions, training, troubleshooting, etc.
• Continuously evaluate current processes to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure all procedures are documented.
• Ensure benefit practices parallel current plan documents and procedures as well as comply with federal, state and local regulations.
• Prepare data and reports for testing, claims analysis, data transmissions, etc.
• Conduct accurate and consistent benefit audits.
• Process domestic benefit billings and payment reconciliations.
• Liaise and collaborate with third party administrators, division HR teams, and others.
• Coordinate HIPAA and other training programs and maintain related records.
• Work with HR Specialist to conduct new hire orientations.
• Research and coordinate wellness initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five years of job-related professional experience is required to perform the functions of this position.
• Substantial experience with benefit systems and integrations required.
• Strong skills in Excel required.
• CEBS certification preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong problem solving/critical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and resourceful.
• Must be comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter and motivated team player.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics effectively both verbally and in written correspondence.
• Must be extremely professional and courteous, with the ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Includes a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to manipulate, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.