Human Resources Specialist

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Benefits Manager
Salary Grade: $16.53 - $23.55 per hour, plus bonus opportunity

As a Human Resources Specialist for Benefits, you will perform diversified clerical and administrative support to multiple areas within HR including entering transactions and maintaining personnel records, benefits, information services, policies, payroll, and employee relations.

• Provide individual counseling to employees on healthcare insurance options and plan coverage questions
• Manage key benefits administrative processes, including the Benefits inbox, Dot Cares program, returned mail workflows, and the arrears process
• Assist in creating reports for internal and external customers
• Provide occasional support for projects including, but not limited to, annual benefit open enrollment, biometric screenings, years of service reporting, and dependent verification
• Provide occasional support for weekly payroll audits and benefit helpdesk coverage
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Trustworthiness to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Customer service experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Ability to work independently and on a team is necessary to be successful

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

As a family‑owned and‑operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and profit‑sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co‑workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercising and promoting safe behaviors and showing unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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