Benefits Supervisor

About the Role

Join a winning culture that strives to be the top-performing, dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for products and solutions that help customers build, improve, feed, power, and protect our world. The Benefits Supervisor leads the administration of employee benefits, wellness initiatives, and related programs while supervising a benefits team. This role provides subject matter expertise, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement through collaboration with vendors and HR leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of benefits administration, serving as the primary escalation point for complex employee issues and vendor concerns
• Partner with vendors and third-party administrators to deliver benefit programs
• Lead or support the implementation of new benefit vendors or programs
• Oversee the defined benefit pension plan (Ohio CAT Employees’ Pension Plan), ensuring compliant and accurate administration
• Oversee leave of absence (LOA) administration, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations, accurate processing, and timely resolution of escalated issues; provide support and guidance by addressing questions and concerns from employees, managers, and leadership
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes
• Oversee and audit monthly vendor billing for accuracy and reconciliation
• Manage the company’s annual benefits renewal process
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs
• Collaborate and cultivate relationships with Payroll, IT, and third-party vendors
• Drive wellness program strategy, engagement, and vendor partnerships
• Supervise, coach, and mentor the benefits team by assigning tasks, reviewing work for accuracy, and training new team members on benefits processes
• Lead employee communication and education efforts, including open enrollment strategy and ongoing benefits awareness initiatives
• Ensure all programs, policies, and procedures comply with current legislation
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, human resources, or related field is required
• Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in benefits administration, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• CEBS/SHRM-CP/PHR Certification is a plus
• Proficiency in mandated benefit compliance by Federal and State regulations such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, etc.
• Ability to maintain multiple priorities and meet compliance deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of plan designs and language
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, organizational, multitasking, and teamwork skills
• Able to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality through knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask
• Ability to relate to all employees and be empathetic to each employee’s situation

Benefits

• 401(k) Match and Employer Discretionary Contribution
• Two different Health Insurance options including an HSA health insurance option with a Dollar for Dollar match up to $1,200.00 per year
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Credit Union Access
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Scholarship opportunities for employee's spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation
• Base pay plus annual bonus potential
• Company SuccessShare bonuses

Physical Requirements

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.