Director, Benefits & Recognition

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

The Director , Benefits & Recognition will be an experienced and strategic thought partner for Henny Penny (HP) with a passion for driving a strong Benefits & Recognition Employee Value Proposition to truly differentiate Henny Penny (HP) in the market and the industry.

The Director, Benefits & Recognition will also be responsible for the planning, designing, implementing, executing, and administering all Employee and Retiree Benefit (i.e., Comprehensive Medical/Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(K), and other Retirement related) Programs as well as all Employee Recognition (i.e., Individual, Team, Peer-to-Peer, Thank you, Celebratory, Milestone Achievements and Successes) Programs for the well-being, engagement, and greater good of all HP employees.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. This is a qualified retirement plan that is separate from your 401k and consists only of Henny Penny shares that will be paid out when you retire (or when you leave the company, but we hope you’ll stay)
• Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get you where you want to go
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
• Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
• Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring a 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment. This facility reflects our continuous evolution in supporting our valued employee-owners.
• Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for benefits, use SME to recommend, develop, and implement benefit programs.
• Lead, manage, communicate, and execute Annual Open Enrollment and Merit Processes.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain 3rd Party Vendor and Benefit Consultant/Carrier relationships, overseeing their performance, delivery, and execution, ensuring programs are cost-effective and meeting service level agreements.
• Provide strategic partnership and collaborate effectively with HP Well-Being Director to improve Employee Well-being and Engagement.
• Oversee all Employee Benefits (i.e., ESOP, Comprehensive Medical/Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(K), Workers' Compensation, FMLA, PTO, LOA, FSA, HSA, EAP, Accommodation Process, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.) Programs and compliance.
• Oversee all Employee Recognition (i.e., Individual, Team, Peer-to-Peer, “Thank You,” Celebratory, Milestone Achievements and Successes, etc.) Programs.
• Partner with and work closely with IT, Finance, and HR Business Partners to establish and maintain Benefit Reports and Dashboards in HRIS. Monitor trends and analyze data such as costs, participation, utilization, and benefits experience. Based on the data, recommend plan changes, vendor changes, cost-sharing, etc. to maintain the Company’s competitive position in the market.
• Ensures the accuracy of Employee Benefit Records.
• Ensures compliance with all benefit programs in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements; specifically in the U.S. with provisions of ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA, ACA, and other local regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Develop and implement a programmatic approach to educating employees about evaluating their financial wellness, benefit administration, and offerings to help employees be better consumers of their benefits plans, including the ESOP and financial well-being, to prepare for retirement.
• Conduct plan-related audits and coordinate preparation of filings with federal and state agencies, including IRS and DOL, and other regulatory agencies.
• Display organizational savvy, collaborate with ELT and business leaders effectively, and develop strong partnerships.
• Define Metrics for success and to ensure Benefits and Recognition Programs are effective.
• Lead and coach the Benefits team, providing team members with clear expectations, tools, and guidance to meet strategic objectives
• Consistently models the Company values and expected behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Preferred
• 10+ years broad HR, Benefits & Recognition experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment role or a related/equivalent field. Required
• 10+ years of experience designing and administering benefit plans and wellness programs
• Experience managing self-insured medical plans, preferred
• Proven success leading a team of benefit professionals
• Strong facilitator/presenter, effective and inspiring leader, influencer, and motivator with executive presence.
• Ability to envision, define, and drive strategy and execution as well as define and articulate Benefits and Recognition ROI.
• Knowledge in Workers Compensation, Medicare, Social Security, DOL requirements, and all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125,
• Ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering, and developing productive relationships with senior leadership and line managers across the business
• Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills necessary to tailor messages to various audiences and to be an effective presenter and spokesperson for Henny Penny
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Excellent organization skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP Preferred
• Certified Professional, Life and Health Insurance Program (CPLHI) - LOMA Preferred
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) Preferred

About Us We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.

We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.