Sr Field Services Representative - TN and KY

Employee Benefits Consultant

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer-owned electric cooperatives across the country. This includes sponsoring a multiple employer traditional defined benefit plan, the Retirement Security Plan (RS Plan), for member cooperatives. Over 850 cooperatives participate in the plan, which has 75,000 participants and $11 billion in plan assets. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.

Position Summary :

Promotes, explains, advises and enhances member engagement and participation in NRECA qualified employee benefit plans and NRECA membership and services. Consults with co-op management personnel on all aspects of employee benefit plans. Serves as a liaison for NRECA with its member cooperatives and advises on all aspects of integrated employee benefit plan designs, available program and services options, and developing an overall total compensation strategy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Within Kentucky and Tennessee, supports our member cooperatives in attracting and retaining top talent through strategic employee benefits solutions.
• Educates co-op management and employees on the features, benefits, and advantages of NRECA Employee Benefits.
• Cultivates business relationships and serves as the liaison between our member cooperatives and NRECA.
• Represents NRECA in proposals and implementation of new business, as well as retention and expansion of existing plans.
• Visits co-ops in territory weekly and complements onsite visits with proactive telephone, email, and video outreach.
• Presents to member cooperatives, employees, and directors (in employee meetings, staff meetings, board meetings, conferences, statewide meetings, etc.), to provide professional and technical knowledge regarding employee benefit plans.

Qualifications

Formal Education Required :

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Finance preferred.

Experience and Certifications Required :

FLSA Status : Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (as demonstrated by prior work experience) :

Essential Physical Requirements :

Disclaimer Statement : The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Additional Requirement :

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call : 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.