Analyst, Benefits

Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Health & Welfare Plans Administration Receive training and handson experience learning internal HR systems and external vendor platforms, including data integrations and file transfers used to administer the Company's health and welfare benefits. Build foundational knowledge of benefit programs, applicable laws and regulations, and operational best practices while supporting the daytoday delivery of Total Rewards programs. Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% in office expectation In this role you will: - Learning and applying the laws and regulations that govern health and welfare benefits - Reviewing and updating employee, retiree, dependent, and beneficiary data in Workday and thirdparty administration systems - Reviewing, analyzing, and processing benefit events and benefit elections in Workday, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations, in accordance with plan rules and regulatory requirements - Monitoring system integrations to ensure successful and accurate processing; partnering with HRIS or senior team members to research and resolve issues as needed - Identifying and troubleshooting system or process errors, escalating more complex or specialized issues to senior team members - Partnering with HR Communications and internal/external vendors to prepare and distribute participant communications and required legal notices - Completing daily administrative activities such as monitoring HR Shared Services mail, check processing, submitting life insurance claims, and generating or mailing retiree correspondence The Analyst also responds to inquiries and issues escalated from the HR HOME Contact Center and external vendors, including: - Triaging participant cases assigned to the Total Rewards Operations team - Researching and resolving benefitrelated inquiries in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws - Delivering responsive and professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including handling sensitive or complex situations with care and professionalism What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree required (Human Resources, Business, Analytics, or related field) - Strong analytical and problemsolving skills - Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a teamoriented environment - Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion - Comfort using Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with Excel for basic data review, formulas, or reporting Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required): - Experience with Workday or other HR/Benefits systems - Experience working within an HR function or benefits function TheRight Placefor You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with uson LinkedIn We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discrimina