Senior Director, Benefits

1 week ago

Eagan, United States CHS Inc Full time

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

This position reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards and is responsible for the development and implementation of the benefits strategy for 10,000 employees and thousands of retirees and former employees. Incumbent will be directly responsible for leading a team in the design, administration, and compliance of employee benefit programs including but not limited to health and life insurance, wellness, disability, pension, 401K, profit sharing, paid time off, vacation, leave of absence and related programs. With the guidance of the Pension Committee and the Health and Welfare Committee, makes recommendations for new, revised and improved employee benefit plans and programs aligned to marketplace, legal or regulatory changes. Negotiates directly with third party vendors and insurance carriers for effective benefit services and manages all associated costs. Assures compliance with all legal requirements of employee benefit programs and prepares and files required legal reports.



S. benefit policies, plans, services and programs in comparison to prevailing practices among similar organizations and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs which best meet business needs.
Provides input into the design, development, and implementation of a competitive and effective total rewards strategy, inclusive of employee benefits and programs. This work will be done in close partnership with the VP, Total Rewards, company executives and the compensation team.
Provides consultation and guidance on benefit policies, plans, services and programs outside the U.S. through the local Human Resources staff in those regions and countries.
Analyzes benefit experience for cost control and risk assessment factors and recommends and implements competitive and effective benefit programs.
Identifies and manages all external vendor partners supporting the CHS benefit programs. This includes the identification of the appropriate vendors, contract and service level agreement negotiations, and on-going assessment of service delivery.
Ensures benefit program compliance with all legal requirements and develops and implements modifications of existing benefits programs, utilizing knowledge of employee insurance coverage laws, and agreements with labor unions.
Provides benefit expertise and guidance for union negotiations
Develops an organizational structure and selects and develops the necessary team to administer the benefit plans and programs
Works closely with the Human Resources Center and any outsource partners to respond to employee, retiree and manager questions, ensuring high customer service levels.
In partnership with the corporate communication team, effectively markets and communicates the benefit offerings available to employees to ensure effective awareness and utilization.
Maintains benefits records and required documents.
Coordinates the transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors and consultants in compliance with all data handling policies and procedures
Works closely with corporate finance team to manage overall budget and ensure appropriate accruals are being maintained to cover benefit costs.
Highschool/GED or an undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field or commensurate work experience.
In-depth knowledge of retirement (Defined Benefits and Defined Contribution) and health and wellness benefits as well as other benefit programs. Must be able to bring a strategic mindset to benefits programs and offerings with demonstrated proficiency at building effective benefits administration processes that deliver efficiency and appropriate levels of service and value to employees and retirees.
Financial acumen and attention to detail.




CEBS or SPHR credentials and MBA or MAIR.
A collaborative workstyle to interact with senior leaders in Human Resources and across the company.
The ability to manage a team, provide clarity of vision, and offer ongoing performance coaching and feedback for strong performance and employee engagement.
Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.



Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.



CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.



In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process.

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