Benefits Program Specialist

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are seeking a Benefits Program Specialist based at our Corporate Office in Greeley, CO.   

The Specialist works with company health partners and vendors to provide quality benefits to eligible membership. He/she also works with local HR teams to ensure the promotion of programs and education of the benefits to respective team members. Additional responsibilities include health and welfare administration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a foundational knowledge and basic skills in all aspects of health and welfare.
• Serve as primary contact for health care partners, plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Facilitate resolution for claims processing and administrative errors for our network and clinic partners. Conduct periodic audits to ensure accurate processing of claims.
• Prepare and deliver various reports to management and health partners. Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of requested and scheduled reporting.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package. Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations and open enrollment.
• Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff.
• Coordinate implementation of new benefits programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field-public health, human resources, or similar-and at least two years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a team. Ability to foster collaboration and cultivating relationships.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal direction.
• The proven ability to complete multiple tasks on time in an intense environment.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to task.
• Capability of effective planning and priority setting.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred
• Must be available to travel nationwide 25%-50% of the time. Typically these are overnight trips 2-5 days in length.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $56,500-$60,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.