Benefits Manager

Butler Machinery is the authorized Caterpillar dealer with 15 locations in North and South Dakota. Butler Ag Equipment has 4 locations in Nebraska and one in Montana. Butler offers Caterpillar products and services to support the construction industry and is proud to represent many manufacturers including: AGCO, Drago, Challenger, Horsch, Killbros, Balzer and more.

Butler Machinery is seeking an experienced and well-rounded HR professional with several years of management experience to join our energetic HR team at the Corporate office in Fargo, ND. Our Team is one of our six Core Values that define our Company Culture. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and the key to future success – they set us apart from our competition. If you share this important value, come join Our Team!

Responsibilities:

The position will involve but not be limited to the following duties:

• Ensures the benefits programs meet the organization’s needs and maintain compliance with state/national laws and regulations.
• Designs new benefits and improves on existing benefit programs to ensure the organization can compete with its competitors in recruiting and retaining top talent.
• Manages EAP and wellness program initiatives.
• Provides recommendations for plan improvements and coordinates quotes with brokers and vendors.
• Provides counseling to employees on benefits-related questions/issues to ensure they are equipped with the necessary knowledge to make good personal benefit decisions.
• Coordinates all testing and auditing for the company retirement plan with our vendors including the completion of the 5500s.
• Conducts benefit benchmark surveys and initiatives RFP process for as needed.
• Actively participates on the Benefits and Retirement Plan Committees.
• Assists Director in handling employee relations situations and assisting supervisors in their needs.
• Assists Director in development and implementation of policies, procedures and system upgrades and enhancements.
• Conducts compensation surveys and analysis. Keeps pay grade system up to date.
• Keeps up-to-date on benefit plan statuses and communicates benefit plan changes to employees.
• Assists in developing department goals and objectives.
• Oversees HRIS projects related to benefit workflow in HR systems.
• Makes recommendations to improve work flow and efficiencies of department and services performed.
• Provides guidance on improving the company’s on-boarding/orientation processes and procedures and ensures compliance with E-verify.
• Creates and conducts Supervisory training to management staff in collaboration with the HR and Training department staff.
• Works within and promotes vision, mission, and values of BMC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality in all activities.
• Represents BMC at Human Resources Association meetings.
• Attends HR-related seminars and conferences in order to stay abreast of any changes in employment law.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Supervises the HR Specialist duties
• Organizes, communicates, and delegates responsibilities and priorities to subordinates to ensure the successful operation of the department.
• Provides regular and timely feedback that recognizes employee performance, motivating employees and promoting self-development.
• Communicates with and coaches employees on assignments, providing technical expertise as needed.
• Selects, trains and develops employees consistent with department/division goals, providing coaching on career development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university with 10 years professional level HR related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. SPHR/PHR and/or SHRM-SCP/CP Certification required.
• Must have strong background in benefits and compensation administration with compliance working in a management level position for at least 2 years.
• Experience with wellness program development and handling employee relations matters required.
• Must be willing to travel to Butler locations for open enrollment meetings and other HR related needs.
• Must have excellent skills in computers, communications (written and verbal), interpersonal relationships, and analytical thinking. Experience with HRIS implementation projects preferred.

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 800 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:

• Health Insurance – 3 plan options including 2 High Deductible plans
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options – Basic and Preferred
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• AFLAC options - Cancer Insurance/Accidental/Hospitalization/Short Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of salary paid by Butler
• Maternity Benefit
• Holidays – 7 days company paid
• Health Savings Account (with High Deductible Healthcare Plan options) – Employer contribution up to $1000/yr
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days a year accrued through pay periods
• 401(K) Plan
• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products
• Other company-sponsored benefits include safety glass allowance, optional Credit Union membership and educational assistance.

WE ARE BUTLER

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability