Benefits Assistant (Temporary Position)

About the position

Under general supervision, the Benefits Assistant I serves as the primary point of contact in the Benefits Department. This role is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the company’s benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and the wellness program.

Responsibilities

• Respond to a high volume of telephone inquiries regarding general benefits questions, researching information and providing responses verbally or in writing as necessary.
• Audit and review benefits applications.
• Act as a liaison between benefits administration staff, carriers, vendors and Foster Farms Team Members.
• Verify and update Team Member records; maintain benefits information in Team Member files; investigate, analyze, and resolve a wide range of routine benefits issues.
• Assist with the preparation of benefits open enrollment, including the design and preparation of benefit materials and literature; organize, maintain, and update benefits records.
• Verify, compile, and record statistical and narrative information for the preparation of reports and records using word and excel; prepare correspondence, records, and reports based on data obtained from various sources; complete routine benefit surveys.
• Participate in audits to verify the accuracy of eligibility/financial reports between Foster Farms and Vendor records.
• Review, verify, and respond to valid benefits-related court orders issued by various government agencies.
• Assist with verifying payments for benefits.
• Provide relief for the Benefits Supervisor when needed.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of responsible administration experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with benefits plans.

Benefits

• Temporary Full-Time employment through 1/1/26 (could possibly extended through 4/1/26).