Sr Benefits Specialist - Decatur, IL

Decatur IL - Illinois Human Resources Job Description Sr Benefits Specialist - Decatur, IL This is a full-time, exempt position.
Reports to: Director Global Benefits Department: Total Rewards Job Summary: The senior benefits specialist is responsible for managing the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) & pension plans in North America.
Duties/Responsibilities: Responds to benefits inquiries from leaders, colleagues and vendors on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
Processes and administers all leave-of-absence and disability requests: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
Partner with HR to assure positive colleague experience.
Responds to 401(k) and pension inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts in partnership with vendor.
Assists with the routine process as requested.
Assist with communication and assuring that most up to date information in available on all internal and external platforms.
Leads the development and posting of policies.
Performs quality checks and audits of benefits-related data.
Key participant in the review and development of the annual enrollment process.
Responsible for processing all benefits billing in according to contractual agreements.
Prepares and maintains internal and external reports as requested.
Develops, coordinates, and recommends changes for the improvement of workflows.
Develops methods and procedures for compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects.
Conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
Assist with providing documentation for legal requests.
Works on special projects as requested, such as divestitures, acquisitions and joint ventures.
Leads special and cross-functional projects.
Presents training sessions related to the assigned benefit program or area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently lead projects from start to finish.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to deliver effective training and development.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
Five years of professional-level experience in employee benefits or human resources preferred.
Experience with Human Capital Management systems, such as SAP/SuccessFactors.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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REF:80173BR Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable) Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Additional benefits include: Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day Adoption assistance and paid parental leave Tuition assistance Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.
We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
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We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future.
We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living.
We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products.
We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities.
And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet.
From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow.
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