Benefits Governance Partner

What You’ll Do

• Support Health & Welfare, Retirement (401(k) and Pension), and Compensation Committees through effective governance, meeting administration, and fiduciary best practices.
• Plan and manage committee calendars, agendas, materials, approvals, and annual timelines to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Prepare and present clear, decision-ready benefits and retirement plan materials for senior leaders and committee members.
• Maintain accurate governance documentation, including charters, records, minutes, and follow-up tracking.
• Serve as a liaison between the benefits committees, plan administrators, and external vendors, consultants, actuaries, and legal counsel.
• Monitor regulatory, benefits, and retirement plan developments and provide advice to committees accordingly.
• Support benefits audits, projects, and fiduciary documentation standards.
• Act as HIPAA Privacy Officer and ensure compliance with applicable laws and plan documents.
• Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes and committee effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Benefits, Compensation, Legal, Finance, and HR stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–9 years of experience in HR, benefits, compensation, or governance-focused roles.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, retirement plans, and fiduciary environments.
• Experience supporting executive-level or board-level committees.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong executive communication and presentation capabilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
• Experience with benefit vendor management.

Benefits

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks to support your well-being and career growth. We also offer competitive salaries and a flexible work arrangement, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.