Benefits Coordinator

Benefits Coordinator

Amalgamated Sugar Company - Boise, Idaho

Amalgamated Sugar Company is looking for a Benefits Coordinator to support benefits administration for all company employees at the corporate and factory locations across multiple states. The successful candidate will be a demonstrated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, often performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Must exhibit rectitude in a professional environment, sound judgment, and discretion as it pertains to private information. A thorough understanding of regulatory compliance as it relates to Human Resources and benefits is a vital component of this position. This role will report to the Human Resources Benefits Manager.

Amalgamated Sugar Company is a grower-owned sugar beet cooperative supporting shareholders that farm 180,000 acres of sugar beets in Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Southeastern Washington. The Amalgamated Sugar Company is built on innovation and is a proud leader in the sugar industry and that can only happen with the best people. Qualified candidates need to be dynamic and able to work successfully in a fast-paced, fluid environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day operations of the HR Benefit functions

• Provide administrative support to Human Resources Benefits Manager

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for site HR and employees through enrollment processes

• Build personalized relationships with the HR team through demonstrated ownership of benefits plans and multiple channels of communication such as phone, email, and in-person meetings

• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to benefits (medical support orders, termination of benefits forms, retiree medical payments, invoices, etc.)

• Ensure complete and accurate maintenance of employee benefit files including supporting documentation and correspondence

• Process uploads to vendors and coordinate changes with payroll

• Work with the Benefits Department's vendors to process monthly bills, changes, issues, new accounts, etc.

• Oversee the accuracy and display of employee information in administrator portals

• Administer COBRA and FMLA

• Research and resolve employee concerns and questions as they relate to benefits

• May lead open enrollment and/or orientation meetings to present coverages and benefits to the workforce

• Support annual audits of the benefits plans census data

• Support data requests and analysis related to ad-hoc business requests

• Remain current on coverage, forms, rules, and regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is strongly preferred

• Three years of experience in Human Resource functions

• Minimum two years of benefits administration experience required

• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced knowledge of the following -

• HMO, PPO, and HDHP for health plans

• Wellness programs, dental, life, short- and long-term disability

• Regulatory environment of employee benefit plans

• One+ year experience in Employee Benefit Plan/Program audits

• Working knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations affecting EBPs including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare, workers comp, Social Security, and DOL requirements

• Able to consistently report to the corporate office during core hours (8-4) M-F

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information

• Excellent organizational skills, follow-up skills, and attention to detail

• Strong attention to detail while maintaining efficiency of work

• Exceptional customer service skills and a high degree of professionalism

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

• Experience in JDE, UKG, ADP, or other similar HRIS

• Can perform the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Amalgamated Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer