Senior Benefits Specialist

Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is hiring a Senior Benefits Specialist at our Hills, Iowa location.

Who We Are

We’re more than just a family-owned business. We’re built on service, challenged to exceed expectations, and driven to serve our customers for success. Within our eight divisions, you’ll find a diverse offering of career opportunities for every interest and skillset. Our 300+ employees have extensive experience in agronomy services, manure handling equipment, feed ingredient distribution, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, wholesale hose and valve products, and grain handling equipment. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. As practices, equipment, and technology continue to advance and shift, we can guarantee our tradition of serving for success remains the same; just as it has since 1934.

About The Job

The Senior Benefits Specialist plays a key role in designing, administering and optimizing the employee benefit, wellness and leave programs for multiple companies under the Stutsman brand. The role combines administration and strategic support to ensure benefit offerings are competitive, compliant and aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate has several years of experience in this field with a strong attention to detail, is service driven and comfortable navigating complex benefit inquires with confidence and clarity. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to benefits administration and operations including new hire, life event and annual open enrollment processes, employee support and communication, compliance audits and reporting, vendor and program management, strategic support and an emphasis on continuous improvement.

This position reports to the Hills, Iowa office daily.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of all health, welfare, retirement and leave programs
• Manage daily benefit operations including new enrollments, life-event changes and/or terminations
• Ensure timely and accurate transmission of ongoing EDI benefit files to vendors
• Administer the company sponsored wellness program including education, communication, compliance and timely updates through proactive vendor coordination
• Lead the full annual open enrollment process including planning, testing, communicating and execution while ensuring all deadlines are met
• Process benefit invoices and vendor reconciliations timely and accurately
• Communicate benefit-related changes to the Payroll Specialist promptly to ensure correct payroll processing
• Facilitate benefit orientations and develop clear, engaging materials to support ongoing employee education
• Provide employees with ongoing support regarding benefit questions, claims concerns, and plan details
• Maintain full compliance of ERISA, ACA, HIPPA, COBRA, FMLA and all other applicable benefit regulations
• Manage all required filings and audits including but not limited to worker's compensation, BLS, 401K, ACA, CMS, CAA, DOL, and EEO reporting
• Analyze benefit utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback to recommend enhancements to the overall benefit offering
• Collaborate closely with the HR team in recruiting and payroll to ensure accurate and seamless benefit administration
• Serve as a backup the Payroll Specialist when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in benefit administration
• Minimum of 5 years knowledge of workers compensation reporting and 401k audits
• Proven knowledge of employer-sponsored wellness programs, benefit regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience navigating multi-state and/or multi-company compliance
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and benefit administration systems; familiarity with Paycor is a plus
• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to travel occasionally, as business needs arise
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation
  
  
  

Benefits: We offer a wide range of employee benefits along with competitive compensation, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment.

• Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
• Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
• 401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
• Bereavement Policy
• Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and company provided lunches
• Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community
  
  
  

Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!

Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.