Senior Benefits Specialist

Job Summary
Seaboard Corporation, a diversified and vertically integrated agribusiness and ocean transportation company, is seeking a Sr. Benefits Specialist. This role supports the administration of Seaboard benefit plans, collaborates on process improvements, and ensures benefits data integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers Welfare and Retirement Plans.
• Manages benefit issues log for accurate and timely information.
• Leads leave of absence administration and serves as SME on related policies and regulations.
• Facilitates annual open enrollment process.
• Maintains benefit systems, including routine functions, training, troubleshooting, etc.
• Evaluates current processes to identify opportunities for improvement and documents all procedures.
• Ensures benefit practices align with plan documents and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepares data and reports for testing, claims analysis, data transmissions, etc.
• Conducts accurate and consistent benefit audits.
• Processes domestic benefit billings and payment reconciliations.
• Liaises with third-party administrators, division HR teams, and others.
• Coordinates HIPAA and other training programs and maintains related records.
• Works with HR Specialist to conduct new hire orientations.
• Researches and coordinates wellness initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

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

Other Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and resourceful.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter and motivated team player.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex topics effectively.
• Extremely professional and courteous with ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Working Environment/Physical Demands:The position 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.