Mead Lumber Company Inc is hiring: HR Benefits Coordinator in Columbus

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: Mead Lumber, an employee-own company, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. As a Benefits Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our employee owners have access to competitive and comprehensive benefits packages. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for employee benefits and a desire to make a positive impact on our organization.

Location: This is an on-site position located at our Columbus, Nebraska administrative office.

• Oversee the day-to-day administration of all employee benefit programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, 401(k), ESOP, and Scholarship and Tuition programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries, ensuring they understand their options and helping them navigate the enrollment process.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and reporting of benefits data, including enrollments, changes, and terminations, in the company’s HRIS or benefits management system.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors (e.g., insurance carriers, retirement plan administrators), ensuring the efficient delivery of services and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
• Develop and distribute benefits communication materials (e.g., benefit guides, plan summaries,) to keep employees informed about available benefits and any changes.
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual open enrollment process for employees, ensuring clear communication, timely enrollment, and a smooth transition to new plans.
• Responsible for the reconciliation and timely payment of all benefit bills, including weekly and monthly billing, quarterly audits of all carrier websites and maintains statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs.
• Compile annual census completion regarding wages and other data related to payroll for benefits, i.e 401k, ESOP, etc.
• Leave management administration including FMLA, Work Comp, STD, and other types of leave by consulting with co-workers, managers, and health care professionals to evaluate the need for, develop, and implement accommodations, return to work, light duty, and other responses for disabled employees.
• Cross train in other Human Resources and Accounting area as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to employee benefits (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA), and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management or required by the position.

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 3+ years progressive Human Resources experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs; including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Must be organized and detail oriented and have strong follow-through skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record for occasional travel.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information with discretion.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.