Senior Benefits Specialist
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc., Hills, IA, United States
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is hiring a Senior Benefits Specialist at our Hills, Iowa location.
Who We Are We’re more than just a family‑owned business. We’re built on service, challenged to exceed expectations, and driven to serve our customers for success. Within our eight divisions, you’ll find a diverse offering of career opportunities for every interest and skillset. Our 300+ employees have extensive experience in agronomy services, manure handling equipment, feed ingredient distribution, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, wholesale hose and valve products, and grain handling equipment. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. As practices, equipment, and technology continue to advance and shift, we can guarantee our tradition of serving for success remains the same; just as it has since 1934.
About The Job The Senior Benefits Specialist plays a key role in designing, administering and optimizing the employee benefit, wellness and leave programs for multiple companies under the Stutsman brand. The role combines administration and strategic support to ensure benefit offerings are competitive, compliant and aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate has several years of experience in this field with a strong attention to detail, is service driven and comfortable navigating complex benefit inquiries with confidence and clarity. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to benefits administration and operations including new hire, life event and annual open enrollment processes, employee support and communication, compliance audits and reporting, vendor and program management, strategic support and an emphasis on continuous improvement.
This position reports to the Hills, Iowa office daily.
Responsibilities
Oversee the administration of all health, welfare, retirement and leave programs
Manage daily benefit operations including new enrollments, life‑event changes and/or terminations
Ensure timely and accurate transmission of ongoing EDI benefit files to vendors
Administer the company sponsored wellness program including education, communication, compliance and timely updates through proactive vendor coordination
Lead the full annual open enrollment process including planning, testing, communicating and execution while ensuring all deadlines are met
Process benefit invoices and vendor reconciliations timely and accurately
Communicate benefit‑related changes to the Payroll Specialist promptly to ensure correct payroll processing
Facilitate benefit orientations and develop clear, engaging materials to support ongoing employee education
Provide employees with ongoing support regarding benefit questions, claims concerns, and plan details
Maintain full compliance of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA and all other applicable benefit regulations
Manage all required filings and audits including but not limited to worker's compensation, BLS, 401K, ACA, CMS, CAA, DOL, and EEO reporting
Analyze benefit utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback to recommend enhancements to the overall benefit offering
Collaborate closely with the HR team in recruiting and payroll to ensure accurate and seamless benefit administration
Serve as a backup the Payroll Specialist when needed
Maintain a clean, safe working environment
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
At least 5 years of experience in benefit administration
Minimum of 5 years knowledge of workers compensation reporting and 401k audits
Proven knowledge of employer-sponsored wellness programs, benefit regulations and compliance requirements
Experience navigating multi-state and/or multi-company compliance
Hands‑on experience with HRIS and benefit administration systems; familiarity with Paycor is a plus
Strong communication, analytical and problem solving capabilities
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to travel occasionally, as business needs arise
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background investigation
Benefits
Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program
Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
Bereavement Policy
Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and company provided lunches
Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community
Apply Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.
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Who We Are We’re more than just a family‑owned business. We’re built on service, challenged to exceed expectations, and driven to serve our customers for success. Within our eight divisions, you’ll find a diverse offering of career opportunities for every interest and skillset. Our 300+ employees have extensive experience in agronomy services, manure handling equipment, feed ingredient distribution, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, wholesale hose and valve products, and grain handling equipment. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. As practices, equipment, and technology continue to advance and shift, we can guarantee our tradition of serving for success remains the same; just as it has since 1934.
About The Job The Senior Benefits Specialist plays a key role in designing, administering and optimizing the employee benefit, wellness and leave programs for multiple companies under the Stutsman brand. The role combines administration and strategic support to ensure benefit offerings are competitive, compliant and aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate has several years of experience in this field with a strong attention to detail, is service driven and comfortable navigating complex benefit inquiries with confidence and clarity. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to benefits administration and operations including new hire, life event and annual open enrollment processes, employee support and communication, compliance audits and reporting, vendor and program management, strategic support and an emphasis on continuous improvement.
This position reports to the Hills, Iowa office daily.
Responsibilities
Oversee the administration of all health, welfare, retirement and leave programs
Manage daily benefit operations including new enrollments, life‑event changes and/or terminations
Ensure timely and accurate transmission of ongoing EDI benefit files to vendors
Administer the company sponsored wellness program including education, communication, compliance and timely updates through proactive vendor coordination
Lead the full annual open enrollment process including planning, testing, communicating and execution while ensuring all deadlines are met
Process benefit invoices and vendor reconciliations timely and accurately
Communicate benefit‑related changes to the Payroll Specialist promptly to ensure correct payroll processing
Facilitate benefit orientations and develop clear, engaging materials to support ongoing employee education
Provide employees with ongoing support regarding benefit questions, claims concerns, and plan details
Maintain full compliance of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA and all other applicable benefit regulations
Manage all required filings and audits including but not limited to worker's compensation, BLS, 401K, ACA, CMS, CAA, DOL, and EEO reporting
Analyze benefit utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback to recommend enhancements to the overall benefit offering
Collaborate closely with the HR team in recruiting and payroll to ensure accurate and seamless benefit administration
Serve as a backup the Payroll Specialist when needed
Maintain a clean, safe working environment
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
At least 5 years of experience in benefit administration
Minimum of 5 years knowledge of workers compensation reporting and 401k audits
Proven knowledge of employer-sponsored wellness programs, benefit regulations and compliance requirements
Experience navigating multi-state and/or multi-company compliance
Hands‑on experience with HRIS and benefit administration systems; familiarity with Paycor is a plus
Strong communication, analytical and problem solving capabilities
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to travel occasionally, as business needs arise
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background investigation
Benefits
Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program
Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
Bereavement Policy
Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and company provided lunches
Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community
Apply Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.
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