Job Description

The Benefits Specialist plays a key role in shaping and executing the strategic direction of MasterBrand’s benefits programs. This role is responsible for supporting benefits and 401(k)-related projects, including vendor evaluations, RFPs, and implementations, while ensuring alignment with the company’s philosophy and business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, strong project management skills, and deep knowledge of benefits design and compliance. This integral role partners closely with others on the benefits team and broader HR team to deliver a cohesive associate experience.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of benefits strategies that align with organizational goals and workforce needs.
• Support end-to-end RFP processes for benefits vendors, including assisting in drafting requirements, evaluating proposals, and supporting vendor selection.
• Support benefits strategy and integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions, including plan harmonization, and transition planning.
• Be involved in the implementation of new benefit programs and vendor transitions, ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption to employees.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement) and external partners to support company initiatives and projects relating to benefits.
• Analyze benefits utilization, cost trends, and benchmarking data to assist in strategic decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support annual planning and budgeting processes for benefits programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure proactive compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvement opportunities utilizing our lean tools to prioritize, leverage technology, and streamline business processes.
• Support initiatives that improve the employee’s experience creating the best place-to-work culture.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex benefits issues and strategic inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience is required.
• 3+ years of experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of benefits programs.
• Experience in health and wellness plans and benefits administration is required.
• Knowledge of regulations and compliance related to health and wellness.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and communication and execution skills are required.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills are required – especially Excel.
• Must possess strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to influence and communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Well organized and confident to work independently but a strong team player.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and balance priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Occasional travel required.

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.