Be a part of an organization that measures our success on the excellent service and value we bring to our customers and owners. Farm Credit Foundations cares about its employees – and shows it with a positive and rewarding work culture and opportunities for development.About the Job:Join our team of Benefits Specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality support to our employees and clients by answering benefits questions and administering benefits to employees and HR professionals across 41 states. This role’s primary responsibilities are:Respond to employees and retirees who need assistance with claims, eligibility, plan design and complex issuesPartner with benefit vendors to ensure service levels are met and plans are administered appropriatelyProvide health and welfare benefits administration including enrollment, eligibility, and qualified status transactions for self-insured and insured programs offered through multiple benefit vendorsSupport retirement benefits and plans, including 401(k) and multiple defined benefit pension plansProvide support on various department and organizational projectsRequired Knowledge and Skills:Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or related fieldInternship and/or 1 year of benefits/HR related experienceEager to learn and become a subject matter expert in employee health and welfare benefits and/or retirement plan administration processesSkill in finding solutions to problemsSkill in utilizing technology to increase efficiencySkill in managing workload to accomplish competing priorities and meet deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to: Exchange information effectively with peers, manager, customers and vendors Communicate complicated information, deliver bad news effectively and exceed customer expectationsWork as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish shared responsibilitiesEstablish and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external individualsSkill in managing details and maintaining a high degree of accuracy Skill in utilizing Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook Some of the Benefits We Provide:Hybrid and flexible work environment (approx. 20% in office)Professional growth opportunitiesTime off to recharge: Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off & parental leaveExcellent medical, dental and vision insuranceWellness program activities and rewardsCompetitive base pay with an incentive planGenerous 401(k) planFree downtown St. Paul parking or transportation reimbursementTuition reimbursementCollaborative team environment Farm Credit Foundations is a shared HR service organization located in downtown St. Paul. Learn more at www.farmcreditfoundations.com. Farm Credit Foundations is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, public assistance status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.