Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: under general supervision, this position responds to intermediate to complex inquiries about employee benefit programs, including but not limited to health, life, disability, medical/dependent care spending accounts, cobra, wellness, leave of absence/fmla, and may include involvement with retirement plansThis position works closely with payroll and outside vendors to ensure the accuracy of employee benefit electionsThis position requires a detail-oriented skill set and the ability to work as a team memberTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1-3 years of related benefits experiencePeoplesoft hrms experience is preferred.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans
401(k) plan with generous company match
Paid time off (including holidays)
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Propane discounts
Employee stock ownership plan (esop)
Responsibilities:
Resolves issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits, benefits premiums/payroll deductions, fmla, leave of absences, etcThrough in-person interactions, phone, or email.
Assist in administration of various benefits policies based on the needs of the company and in line with legal requirements.
Liaison with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, etcIn the administration of benefits and claims issues.
Checks accuracy and completion of employee benefit enrollment and inputs enrollment data into peoplesoft.
Reconciles daily bas report to ensure peoplesoft data accuracy.
Verifies accuracy of returned beneficiary designation forms.
Responsible for record keeping in accordance with ferrellgas policies, objectives, and applicable government laws and regulationsAudits and researches issues with peoplesoft benefit data for quality purposes.
May be requested to provide support in various benefit projects and administration, such as peoplesoft upgrade and new functionality testing.
Performs other duties/functions as assignedOnly critical functions of this job are described above and may be subject to change at any time due to reassignment of duties and responsibilities, reasonable accommodation and/or other reasons.
Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in microsoft office (outlook, excel, word and powerpoint).
Experience with peoplesoft hrms or similar hr systems in area of benefit administration.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Excellent telephone manner with clear, concise and professional communication skills.
Demonstrates empathy for personal circumstances of associates, while still remaining objective.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, self-directed, team-based environment.
Consistently demonstrates commitment to and delivers timely, effective support to both internal and external customers.
Effectively interacts with customers (internal and external), co-workers, management, vendors and other partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Keep current with industry trends, hr/benefits best practices, and pending legislation.
Ability to handle competing priorities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years of related benefits experience.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Solid understanding of benefit contract language.
Good understanding of accounting and finance.
Why work for ferrellgas? we’re so much more than a company that consistently ranks among the nation’s largest propane retailersWe’re also a company that strives to provide the very best propane service in each of the hundreds of communities we serve across the united states.
Ferrellgas has been recognized by forbes as one of the best employers in americaFor more information about the company culture, visit our life at ferrellgas pageAnd, if you’re interested in being a part of a winning company, join the ferrellgas team today!
