Benefits Manager

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield, MO

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Sr. Director of Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $76,285 - $114,428

As a Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for administering employees' benefits, including management of onsite clinics nationwide, Canada benefits, medical insurance, dental insurance, wellness program, life insurance plan, disability program, benefit communications, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Manage the day-to-day operations and strategy of nationwide on-site clinics at all Dot locations.
* Manage the disability, leave benefit programs in conjunction with vendor.
* Work with approved vendors and assist in negotiations with vendors that provide employee benefits.
* Manage several budgets including disability, leave management, health administration of onsite clinic spend
* Ensure compliance with provisions of regulations such as the Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA), and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
* Daily interaction with employees to help them understand and utilize their benefits most effectively.
* Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE
* Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Dot Experience
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with varying audiences
* Strong customer service focus to promptly and effectively respond to needs of employees

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
* 3 years of experience in HR or related field
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
* Effective presentation skills
* Prior successful leadership experience

ROLE SPECIFICS
* Travel - Occasional overnight travel for outside trainings and meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.