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Director, Benefits

Post Holdings, St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Brand:

Post Holdings Inc.

Categories:

Human Resources

Locations:

Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible:

No

Req ID:

29788

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan peanut butter and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.

We have more than 55 offices and manufacturing sites and approximately 13,000 employees. Over the past 13 years, Post has made 28+ acquisitions and innovative financial transactions and reached $8.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries

Post Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500 ® company headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands-together, we make a difference.

Responsibilities

The Post Holdings Total Rewards team works collaboratively to administer benefits plans and programs intended to attract and retain employees across the enterprise. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations and administration of various employee benefit programs in the U.S. and Canada, including but not limited to health and welfare programs (medical, dental, prescription drug, well-being, life and disability), retirement (defined contribution and defined benefit), health spending accounts, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs, consistent with corporate objectives and Human Resources strategy. You will also serve as a key leader in delivering projects to evaluate and improve operations and administration.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Administration and Operations

Manages benefit programs - including certain executive benefits - with a strategic focus on efficiency, cost control, and compliance across the U.S., Canada, and other global regions.

Supports U.S. and Canadian annual open enrollment process with vendors, including testing of open enrollment system

Creates clear materials for benefits communications and presentations to ensure employee understanding and appreciation of benefit programs, often in collaboration with HR Communications, HR Service Delivery, and external communication partners

Oversee administrative teams with external vendors to ensure work is completed and employee experience is up to standards

Manage the monthly vendor billing process, including reviewing invoices, reconciling enrollment data, identifying discrepancies and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payment

Coordinates and consults with auditors and HRIS team to develop, install and monitor benefits input, employee deductions processing and production of various management and ad hoc reports

Accountable for ensuring that benefit plan deductions and calculations are established and calculating correctly in the HRIS system and that changes related to compensation are made timely and accurately

Provides for training and development opportunities by either facilitating programs or identifying external sources to deliver programs

Research and implement new third-party vendors/administrators, as needed

Conflict Resolution

Responds to administrative and policy questions escalations from team

Resolves highly complex employee benefits issues and partners with HR Service delivery and vendors on issue resolution to ensure quick, equitable and courteous response

Operational Excellence

Identifies, develops and implements ongoing process improvements and efficiencies

Regulatory Compliance

Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law, including ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA. This includes required filings, testing and audits and SOX compliance

Team Leadership

Manage and provide guidance to a team of benefits employees through training, coaching, and mentoring.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Experience:

7-10 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including at least three years in a leadership role with managerial experience

Managing the implementation of benefit programs/carriers/vendors, as well as benefit vendor management

Skills/Knowledge:

Well-organized with solid analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads

Comprehensive knowledge of benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

Capable of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving change

Able to work independently as well as within a team environment

Efficient work habits with a hands-on approach

Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Possess strong organizational skills

Able to identify and resolve problems quickly

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits management software

Able to handle sensitive and confidential information

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Education, Finance, Management, Human Resources, Accounting, or equivalent experience

Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) is a plus

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

This is a hybrid role based in St. Louis. In-office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Work from home days are Mondays and Fridays. #LI-hybrid

The Post Holdings Total Rewards team works collaboratively to administer benefits plans and programs intended to attract and retain employees across the enterprise. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations and administration of various employee benefit programs in the U.S. and Canada, including but not limited to health and welfare programs (medical, dental, prescription drug, well-being, life and disability), retirement (defined contribution and defined benefit), health spending accounts, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs, consistent with corporate objectives and Human Resources strategy. You will also serve as a key leader in delivering projects to evaluate and improve operations and administration.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Administration and Operations

Manages benefit programs - including certain executive benefits - with a strategic focus on efficiency, cost control, and compliance across the U.S., Canada, and other global regions.

Supports U.S. and Canadian annual open enrollment process with vendors, including testing of open enrollment system

Creates clear materials for benefits communications and presentations to ensure employee understanding and appreciation of benefit programs, often in collaboration with HR Communications, HR Service Delivery, and external communication partners

Oversee administrative teams with external vendors to ensure work is completed and employee experience is up to standards

Manage the monthly vendor billing process, including reviewing invoices, reconciling enrollment data, identifying discrepancies and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payment

Coordinates and consults with auditors and HRIS team to develop, install and monitor benefits input, employee deductions processing and production of various management and ad hoc reports

Accountable for ensuring that benefit plan deductions and calculations are established and calculating correctly in the HRIS system and that changes related to compensation are made timely and accurately

Provides for training and development opportunities by either facilitating programs or identifying external sources to deliver programs

Research and implement new third-party vendors/administrators, as needed

Conflict Resolution

Responds to administrative and policy questions escalations from team

Resolves highly complex employee benefits issues and partners with HR Service delivery and vendors on issue resolution to ensure quick, equitable and courteous response

Operational Excellence

Identifies, develops and implements ongoing process improvements and efficiencies

Regulatory Compliance

Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law, including ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA. This includes required filings, testing and audits and SOX compliance

Team Leadership

Manage and provide guidance to a team of benefits employees through training, coaching, and mentoring.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Experience:

7-10 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including at least three years in a leadership role with managerial experience

Managing the implementation of benefit programs/carriers/vendors, as well as benefit vendor management

Skills/Knowledge:

Well-organized with solid analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads

Comprehensive knowledge of benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

Capable of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving change

Able to work independently as well as within a team environment

Efficient work habits with a hands-on approach

Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Possess strong organizational skills

Able to identify and resolve problems quickly

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits management software

Able to handle sensitive and confidential information

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Education, Finance, Management, Human Resources, Accounting, or equivalent experience

Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) is a plus

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

This is a hybrid role based in St. Louis. In-office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Work from home days are Mondays and Fridays. #LI-hybrid

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)