Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Frontier Cooperativeis a trusted agricultural leader in Nebraska offering grain agronomy feed and energy products and services. Our success is rooted in strong customer partnerships a commitment to doing business with integrity and quality and a dedication to being responsible stewards of our communities.

We are currently seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team at our Lincoln NE location. This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Essential duties:

Payroll Administration

Ensure accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees using the in-house payroll system (Bamboo).
Verify and process working hours overtime leave garnishments taxes retirement contributions and insurance deductions.
Generate and maintain payroll records including wages paid and applicable withholdings.
Calculate payroll amounts including overtime bonuses and deductions.
Support correct tax processing and reporting of fringe benefits.

Timekeeping & Training

Train and provide ongoing support to managers on timesheet adjustments approvals and leave administration.
Train new employees on timekeeping systems including time entry leave requests and timecard approvals.

Benefits Administration

Assist with onboarding to ensure payroll and benefits paperwork is completed accurately and on time through the HRIS system.
Coordinate annual open enrollment and monthly new-hire enrollments to ensure timely and accurate benefit elections.
Audit benefit enrollments and provide eligibility files to insurance vendors.
Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding benefits enrollments life events and plan provisions.
Assist employees with benefits claims and plan changes due to qualifying life events.

Leave Compliance & Workers Compensation

Process and administer leave of absence requests including medical disability and FMLA.
Interpret and apply FMLA and ADA requirements related to leaves and accommodations.
Lead workers compensation claims including first report of injury coordination with insurance carriers and communication with leadership.

Retirement Programs & Audits

Respond to 401(k) inquiries related to enrollment contributions and plan changes.
Manage annual catch-up contribution enrollments and personal retirement plan contributions.
Participate in annual 401(k) workers compensation and payroll audits.
Manage payroll functions for the defined benefit program including uploads audits and coordination with third-party administrators.
Prepare and distribute required reports and plan documentation.

Job skills and requirements:

12 years of experience processing payroll and/or benefits for organizations with 250 employees.
Strong knowledge of employment and wage laws payroll practices and leave administration.
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
Proficiency with payroll/timekeeping systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational time management and communication skills.
Ability to document processes and stay current with industry trends.

Benefits available to all full-time employees:

Cooperative retirement plan (PAYCHECK FOR LIFE)
401(K) retirement (traditional and Roth)
Medical dental and vision insurance plus other supplemental insurances available
FSA/HSA spending accounts
Vacation and sick leave
Yearly uniform and boot allowances
360 wellness program with incentives
Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonuses
And more!

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT FRONTIER COOPERATIVE

Required Experience:

Senior IC