Total Rewards & HR Operations Manager

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

FMH is seeking a Total Rewards & HR Operations Manager to manage the administration and execution of total rewards and HR operations functions, including benefits, payroll, compensation, leave administration, compliance, and related HR programs. This individual serves as a working manager providing operational oversight, strong internal controls, and hands-on execution to ensure accurate, efficient, and effective HR service delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong employee benefits expertise, hands-on payroll experience, sound judgment, and a practical, ownership-oriented approach to solving problems and supporting employees.

BENEFITS:

Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as:

• Hybrid work schedule, after training is completed. 
• Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leave.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it.
• On-site cafeteria and fitness center.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: Eight or more years of HR experience with increasing responsibility in total rewards, benefits, payroll, or HR operations, including demonstrated expertise in employee benefits administration and hands-on experience administering full-cycle payroll. Two or more years of people management experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Skills: Experience with retirement plans, leave administration, and HRIS/payroll systems, preferably ADP, is preferred. PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, CPP, or similar professional certification is highly desired. Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and administers employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending, wellness initiatives, and other company-sponsored programs. Leads employee communications, education, wellness activities, and benefit-related engagement initiatives.