Ferrellgas is looking for a Benefits Specialist to join the team! Under general supervision, this position responds to intermediate to complex inquiries about employee benefit programs, including but not limited to health, life, disability, medical/dependent care spending accounts, COBRA, Wellness, leave of absence/FMLA, and may include involvement with retirement plans. This position works closely with payroll and outside vendors to ensure the accuracy of employee benefit elections. This position requires a detail-oriented skill set and the ability to work as a team member.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401 (K) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Wellness Program
• Propane Discounts

• Resolves issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits, benefits premiums/payroll deductions, FMLA, leave of absences, etc. through video conferencing, phone, or email.
• Assist in administration of various benefits policies based on the needs of the company and in line with legal requirements.
• Liaison with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, etc. in the administration of benefits and claims issues.
• Checks accuracy and completion of employee benefit enrollment and inputs enrollment data into PeopleSoft.
• Reconciles daily BAS report to ensure PeopleSoft data accuracy.
• Verifies accuracy of returned beneficiary designation forms.
• Responsible for record keeping in accordance with Ferrellgas policies, objectives, and applicable government laws and regulations. Audit and research issues with PeopleSoft benefit data for quality purposes.
• May be requested to provide support in various benefit projects and administration, such as PeopleSoft Upgrade and new functionality testing.
• Performs other duties/functions as assigned. Only critical functions of this job are described above and may be subject to change at any time due to reassignment of duties and responsibilities, reasonable accommodation and/or other reasons.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related benefits experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and verbal communications skills.
• Solid understanding of benefit contract language.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS or similar HR systems in area of benefit administration.
• Excellent telephone manner with clear, concise, and professional communication skills.
• Demonstrates empathy for personal circumstances of associates, while remaining objective.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, self-directed, team-based environment.
• Consistently demonstrates commitment to and delivers timely, effective support to both internal and external customers.
• Effectively interacts with customers (internal and external), co-workers, management, vendors, and other partners.
• Good understanding of accounting and finance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why work for Ferrellgas? We're so much more than a company that consistently ranks among the nation's largest propane retailers. We're also a company that strives to provide the very best propane service in each of the hundreds of communities we serve across the United States.

Ferrellgas has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers in America. For more information about the company culture, visit our Life at Ferrellgas page. If you're interested in being a part of a winning company, join the Ferrellgas team today!