Benefits Specialist


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Job Title: Benefits Specialist
Location: Chattanooga, TN, South United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Description

Job Title: Benefits Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitates all Leaves of Absence from beginning to end.
  • Responsible for tracking of FMLA hours, certification papers, and re-certifications.
  • Tracks employees' available leave time, sending timely reminders via phone and certified letter when leave is expected to exhaust and partnering with HR Management as necessary.
  • Responds to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence, and/or email regarding vacation, short-term disability leave, long-term disability, workers' compensation, disability, 401k plans, pension and retirement, and other plans.
  • Delivers employee presentations on benefit programs.
  • Explains and interprets more complex aspects of insurance programs to employees and dependents.
  • Answers more complex questions regarding benefits such as pension and retirement plan, and group benefit plans which includes life, hospitalization, and disability leave.
  • Corresponds with staff at provider offices, hospitals, and benefits providers regarding claims.
  • Coordinates the administration of employee benefit programs such as benefit plan coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, pension plans, and other benefits.
  • Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits.
  • Coordinates the preparation of employee benefits booklets and other employee benefit communications.
  • Assists with the coordination of annual enrollment process.
  • May research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on benefit programs and utilization.


REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
  • Proven work experience as a HR professional, with direct experience in benefits administration and processing/tracking Leaves of Absence
  • Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self- Starter
  • Familiarity with HR databases
  • Be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)


Internal communication is required on a daily basis with all levels of positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and/or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and/or obtaining necessary information).

EOE, including disability/vets.

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Job Post Date: 04/02/26
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