WK Kellogg Co · 4 hours ago
Benefits Specialist - Supply Chain
Battle Creek, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expWK Kellogg Co is dedicated to creating joy and connection through nutritious foods and social connectivity. The Benefits Specialist will manage the delivery of Supply Chain benefit plans, acting as a subject matter expert during labor negotiations and ensuring compliance with regulations while developing communication initiatives for employees.
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Responsibilities
Deliver benefits programs for hourly employees in alignment with collective bargaining agreements and regulatory requirements
Serve as the subject matter expert on Supply Chain benefit plans during labor negotiations, providing accurate data, cost modeling, and plan interpretation
Maintain and update benefit plan documents, including Summary Plan Descriptions, ensuring compliance and clarity
Partner with HR, Labor Relations, and external vendors to resolve complex benefit issues and escalations
Develop and deliver communication and education initiatives to help plant leadership, managers and hourly employees understand their benefits
Monitor benefit plan operations for compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations; identify and escalate risks or discrepancies
Partner with the broader team to support continuous improvement initiatives for benefits administration processes and employee experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
Approximately 5 years of experience in benefits and/or HR roles
Expertise in benefits compliance and regulations required
Deep understanding of health, welfare, and ancillary benefit programs
Strong analytical skills to interpret plan documents, contracts, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems; advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to explain complex benefit concepts clearly to leaders and employees
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills to partner effectively with plant leadership, managers, HR teams, and external vendors
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy
Subject Matter Expertise – Demonstrates deep knowledge of union benefit plans and regulatory compliance
Preferred
Experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements strongly preferred
Benefits
Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
Health, dental and vision insurance
Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
11 Paid Holidays
Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
Employee recognition program
Company
WK Kellogg Co
WK Kellogg Co is a leading food company in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean.
Founded in 2023Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-07-10Acquired
2023-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Dave McKinstray
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Walter, CPA
Vice President, Corporate Controller, CAO
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