Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

•    Manage health and welfare benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness programs.  
•    Lead annual open enrollment planning and execution, including communications and system updates. 
•    Partner and manage third-party administrators, brokers, and consultants to ensure plan effectiveness and compliance. 
•    Lead the Benefits Committee meetings 
•    Monitor and analyze benefit trends, utilization, and costs; recommend plan design changes as needed. 
•    Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, CCPA
•    Coordinate and file IRS Form 5500 and other required documentation. 
•    Prepare and deliver employee communications and training regarding health and welfare benefits. 
•    Assist in managing benefit-related expenses and budgeting. 
•    Document and improve health and welfare procedures and workflows. 
•    Identify legal requirements and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant.
•    Maintain well-organized health/welfare work files to ensure confidentiality and security of employee data.  
•    Respond to employee benefits inquiries in a timely, respectful, and professional manner, ensuring clear communication and resolution of issues related to health, welfare and other benefit programs.
•    Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefit processing and funding.
•    Oversee all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, paid time off (PTO) and other leave provisions/policies. 
•    Supervise, support and coach a Benefits team in day-to-day administration.
•    Support/lead special projects in the region not limited to health benefits, workflows, SOPs, RFPs and process improvement.

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need: 

·    Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in any one or more of the following: Human Resources, Business, Finance or related field 
·    At least 5 years of related work experience in Benefits Administration, Leave Administration, or equivalent.
·    Employee Benefits or Retirement certifications from CEBS, World at Work, or equivalent is a plus. 

Your benefits and working environment

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:
•    Competitive salary
o    This position’s range is $83,000 - $103,000
Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.
•    Comprehensive Benefits Choices
o    Medical, Dental, Vision
•    Work/Life Balance
o    12 Paid Holidays per year
o    +1 Floating Holiday per year
o    Paid shutdown holidays
o     Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
•    Company Covered Benefits
o    Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
•    Wellness Benefits
o    Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
•    Internal Career Progression
o    Learning Environment
o    Promotions from within
o    Paid Annual Training
o    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Welcoming Environment
o    Business casual attire; open door policy
•    Financial Wellness
o    401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
o    Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan
o    Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
o    Company Profit sharing in December
•    Family Benefits
o    Maternity and Paternity paid time off
o    Low family medical deductibles
o    Family Planning Resources

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership.  We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

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