Benefits Coordinator

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

*This position is required to be in the office 4 days a week and 1 flex day.*

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position:

This position supports the administration of multiple benefits programs at the North American headquarters. We are looking for someone who has a passion for benefits administration and looking to grow within that space specifically.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

· Coordinates and tracks the enrollment process for all new employees in multiple benefit plans, including compiling packets of all enrollment materials. Tracks completion of the benefit enrollment process in our HRIS system, Workday. Sets up and maintains files for all employee leave events.

· Assists employees with a variety of healthcare claim issues by presenting problems to plan customer service

advocates and follows up with employees regarding resolution.

· Enters and ensures integrity of benefits data in the Workday system. Reviews new hires, terminations, open

enrollments and all other employee benefit changes entered in Workday.

· Manages short-term disability claims for hourly employees; includes filing initial claims with the insurance

company, and monitoring on going claims.

· Assists Benefits Manager in various aspects of the employee leave process

Additional Responsibilities

· Processes weekly funding requests and monthly premium invoices for healthcare and group insurance providers.

· Runs/reviews Workday reports.

· Assists with employee communications and mailings

· Maintains records log of off site files, including preparing files to be sent off site.

· Orders department supplies.

· Assists Health and Insured Benefits Manager as needed. 

Education: 

High School Diploma required, Bachelors Degree preferred. 

Experience:

1+ years of Benefit administration experience

Experience working with HRIS systems, proficiency with Workday preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Basic understanding of all aspects of employee benefit administration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of insurance regulations and leave laws, including FMLA and ADA preferred.

Weekly breakfast/lunch provided.

On-site gym access

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us