Benefits Manager Jobs in Missouri

Job Title: Benefits Analyst Company: Centene Corporation Location: Saint Louis, MO Description:   Position Purpose: To research, analyze, evaluate, and administer corporate benefit plans/programs. Knowledge/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2-4 years benefits/HR experience in an automated environment, preferably in the healthcare, financial or professional services industry. Related benefits certifications/training a plus (i.e. CEBS). Experience in HRIS systems, particularly related to health and welfare systems. Knowledge of benefits related concepts and practices such as ERISA and HIPAA. Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint. Position Responsibilities: • Assist with the administration of multi-state employee benefits including 401(k), Health and Welfare, Wellness, Group Risk, FSA, PTO, EAP, and executive benefits. • Assist in research, development, renewal and communication of benefit plans. • Interpret/review/update benefits policies and procedures to ensure standardization, legal compliance and improved efficiency. • Maintain positive client relationships assisting internal and external clients with requests and problems and respond promptly. • Research and resolve complex benefit issues using multiple systems, tools and resources. • Prepare and send standard reports on a timely basis to internal and external contacts. • Act as liaison between carriers and HRIS vendors for benefit support related items. • Review, transmit and resolve issues with eligibility files for benefit plan vendors. • Participate in vendor meetings and assessments, including the RFP process. • Review, reconcile, and submit benefit plan invoices. • Assist in federal, state and government regulatory filings and processes (i.e., 5500s, SARs, audits, non-discrimination testing, etc.). • Coordinate annual events, such as annual enrollment, health fairs, wellness events, etc. • Participate in creating and presenting training sessions for field and corporate human resources generalists.

Job Title: Compensation Manager Company: Monsanto Location: Saint Louis, MO Description: - Partner with business clients and HR Generalists to understand and support their business objectives by providing analytical support, counseling, and expert compensation advice for their functional areas. - Develop, implement, and administer compensation policies and programs, recommending solutions or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related problems. Revise compensation processes as needed to optimize results.- Consult client groups on compensation related issues. Educate client groups on compensation policies and programs.- Lead functional market pricing initiatives, analyze competitive market data and assure our competitive market position. Review internal equity and prepare proposals to management on salary adjustments. - Responsible for participation in published compensation surveys throughout the year. Analyze survey output, market trends, and industry competitive pay practices to ensure positions are market competitive and meet overall plan objectives.- Understand industry compensation practices and new developments. Align compensation programs with business needs, developing creative solutions for business retention and recruitment issues - Participate in the design and development of new incentive plans to help clients meet their business objectives- Manage and lead the annual incentive process with client groups- Lead various compensation projects as needed

Job Title: Compensation Manager (000UU) Company: Monsanto Location: Saint Louis, MO Description: - Partner with business clients and HR Generalists to understand and support their business objectives by providing analytical support, counseling, and expert compensation advice for their functional areas.- Develop, implement, and administer compensation policies and programs, recommending solutions or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related problems. Revise compensation processes as needed to optimize results.- Consult client groups on compensation related issues. Educate client groups on compensation policies and programs.- Lead functional market pricing initiatives, analyze competitive market data and assure our competitive market position. Review internal equity and prepare proposals to management on salary adjustments.- Responsible for participation in published compensation surveys throughout the year. Analyze survey output, market trends, and industry competitive pay practices to ensure positions are market competitive and meet overall plan objectives.- Understand industry compensation practices and new developments. Align compensation programs with business needs, developing creative solutions for business retention and recruitment issues- Participate in the design and development of new incentive plans to help clients meet their business objectives- Manage and lead the annual incentive process with client groups- Lead various compensation projects as needed- Effective oral and written communication skills- Demonstrated strong analytical skills- Demonstrated ability to consult and interface with all levels of management and apply influencing skills- Ability to constructively challenge the status-quo to achieve better results- Candidate must possess skills to build consensus and consistency in practices and processes- Demonstrated ability to network effectively in the global matrix organization- Good problem solving skills- Effective time management and prioritization skills to coordinate multiple projects in compressed timelines- Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree in business or HR related area preferred plus 7 or more years HR experience-Ability to maintain highly confidential information- Proficiency in Excel and SAP preferred