What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits & Wellness Specialist position at FMNE Insurance Company?
FMNE Insurance is seeking a Benefits and Wellness Specialist for our Human Resources Department. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about employee wellbeing and benefits administration. This person is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple programs and deadlines at once. They are a strong communicator who can confidently support employees at all levels, explain benefits clearly, and build strong relationships.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Please supply a cover letter and resume. Applications with cover letters will be given preferential review.
Join a stable, values-driven company with deep Midwest roots. If our core values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today.
Core values include: Integrity - Service - Excellence - Stability - Strength - Respect - Teamwork
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, a generous 401(k), pension plan, wellness programs, and a hybrid work model for eligible employees.
Role Overview of a Benefits and Wellness Specialist:
The Benefits & Wellness Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, managing and developing the Company’s Wellness Program and managing all employee benefit plans. This position also assists in the administration and maintenance of policies and records pertaining to Human Resources activities.
Responsibilities of a Benefits and Wellness Specialist:
- Demonstrates the Company’s mission, while successfully performing its core values related to integrity, service, excellence, stability, strength, respect, and teamwork.
- Benefits
- Administer all employee benefit plans including health, dental, vision, life, disability, COBRA, retiree health, and flexible spending plans, for employees and retirees.
- Support employees with retirement planning and assist retirees with ongoing benefit questions.
- Serve as liaison between benefit vendors and employees and retirees.
- Ensure stop loss reimbursements are received and documented for Financial Reporting.
- Ensure the employee demographic information is properly reported to vendors, perform compliance testing, and complete benefits surveys.
- Manage and maintain the open enrollment process for all employees by providing guidance and answering questions. Assist employees enrolling in Company benefit plans as needed, perform audits for proper documentation and ensure enrollment is completed.
- Present benefits information during onboarding.
- Review and analyze employee health data and make recommendations for specified programs or cost savings.
- Wellness & Safety
- Develop and manage the Company’s Wellness Program, including the implementation of wellness activities (onsite screenings, flu shot clinic, etc.), applying for annual wellness awards (AHA Wellbeing Index, Governor’s Award, etc.), and administration of the Wellness Reimbursement Program and wellness rewards platform.
- Act as Chair of the FMNE Wellness Committee, coordinate meetings and plan activities such as the Healthy Living Group presentations.
- Present monthly wellness orientations regarding opportunities and rewards.
- Review updates to the monthly wellness census for accuracy.
- Direct the Safety Program by serving as Safety Committee Chair, coordinate safety meetings and activities such as evacuation drills and trainings, ensure AED equipment is up to date.
- Oversee ergonomic assessments and requests for employees.
- Ensure reporting and management of injury and workers compensation claims, including timecard processing.
- Other Human Resources Duties
- Cross train with the Payroll Specialist and maintain working knowledge of daily tasks for department continuity.
- Assist in day-to-day operations of the department upon request from Director of Human Resources including training on pension and 401(k) plans, Final Average Earning Computations, Total Compensation, Pension Plan Data collection, and Human Resources surveys.
- Assist in FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, and unpaid leave of absence requests, as needed.
- Plan and coordinate volunteer opportunities for employees.
- Coordinate with the app designer to keep the TeamFMNE app up to date.
- Assist in Human Resources projects and special events such as retirements and holidays.
- Regular and timely attendance in the office is an essential function of the position.
Skills and Qualifications of a Benefits and Wellness Specialist:
- A four-year degree in wellness, health, business, human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, required.
- Experience and/or training in wellness/health in a business setting is preferred.
- Certification in wellness and/or Human Resources (e.g. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP), preferred.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to use a variety of software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Ability to learn and manage website software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good aptitude with numbers and attention to detail is critical.
- Must possess the ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Must be able to work/interact with outside vendors, employees in all departments and at all Company levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative recognizing timeliness of all responsibilities and functions.
- Ability to work/interact with employees in all departments and at all Company levels.
FMNE Insurance Company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation during the interview process. FMNE will attempt to make reasonable accommodation.