Post Holdings, Inc.
Business Unit Overview
Feeding the world is what we do – how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan peanut butter and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.
We have more than 55 offices and manufacturing sites and approximately 13,000 employees. Over the past 13 years, Post has made 28+ acquisitions and innovative financial transactions and reached $8.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.
Post Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500® company headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.
Responsibilities The Post Holdings Total Rewards team works collaboratively to administer benefits plans and programs intended to attract and retain employees across the enterprise. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations and administration of various employee benefit programs in the U.S. and Canada, including but not limited to health and welfare programs (medical, dental, prescription drug, well‑being, life and disability), retirement (defined contribution and defined benefit), health spending accounts, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs, consistent with corporate objectives and Human Resources strategy. You will also serve as a key leader in delivering projects to evaluate and improve operations and administration.
Key Responsibilities
Manages benefit programs – including certain executive benefits – with a strategic focus on efficiency, cost control, and compliance across the U.S., Canada, and other global regions.
Supports U.S. and Canadian annual open enrollment process with vendors, including testing of open enrollment system.
Creates clear materials for benefits communications and presentations to ensure employee understanding and appreciation of benefit programs, often in collaboration with HR Communications, HR Service Delivery, and external communication partners.
Oversees administrative teams with external vendors to ensure work is completed and employee experience is up to standards.
Manages the monthly vendor billing process, including reviewing invoices, reconciling enrollment data, identifying discrepancies and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payment.
Coordinates and consults with auditors and HRIS team to develop, install and monitor benefits input, employee deductions processing and production of various management and ad‑hoc reports.
Accountable for ensuring that benefit plan deductions and calculations are established and calculated correctly in the HRIS system and that changes related to compensation are made timely and accurately.
Provides for training and development opportunities by either facilitating programs or identifying external sources to deliver programs.
Researches and implements new third‑party vendors/administrators, as needed.
Conflict Resolution
Responds to administrative and policy question escalations from team.
Resolves highly complex employee benefits issues and partners with HR Service delivery and vendors on issue resolution to ensure quick, equitable and courteous response.
Operational Excellence
Identifies, develops and implements ongoing process improvements and efficiencies.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law, including ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA. This includes required filings, testing and audits and SOX compliance.
Team Leadership
Manage and provide guidance to a team of benefits employees through training, coaching, and mentoring.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Experience
7-10 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including at least three years in a leadership role with managerial experience.
Managing the implementation of benefit programs/carriers/vendors, as well as benefit vendor management.
Skills/Knowledge
Well‑organized with solid analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads.
Comprehensive knowledge of benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Capable of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving change.
Able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Efficient work habits with a hands‑on approach.
Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Possess strong organizational skills.
Able to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits management software.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Education, Finance, Management, Human Resources, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) is a plus.
Travel Required
Less than 10%
This is a hybrid role based in St. Louis. In‑office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Work from home days are Mondays and Fridays. #LI‑hybrid
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We have more than 55 offices and manufacturing sites and approximately 13,000 employees. Over the past 13 years, Post has made 28+ acquisitions and innovative financial transactions and reached $8.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.
Post Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500® company headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.
Responsibilities The Post Holdings Total Rewards team works collaboratively to administer benefits plans and programs intended to attract and retain employees across the enterprise. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations and administration of various employee benefit programs in the U.S. and Canada, including but not limited to health and welfare programs (medical, dental, prescription drug, well‑being, life and disability), retirement (defined contribution and defined benefit), health spending accounts, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs, consistent with corporate objectives and Human Resources strategy. You will also serve as a key leader in delivering projects to evaluate and improve operations and administration.
Key Responsibilities
Manages benefit programs – including certain executive benefits – with a strategic focus on efficiency, cost control, and compliance across the U.S., Canada, and other global regions.
Supports U.S. and Canadian annual open enrollment process with vendors, including testing of open enrollment system.
Creates clear materials for benefits communications and presentations to ensure employee understanding and appreciation of benefit programs, often in collaboration with HR Communications, HR Service Delivery, and external communication partners.
Oversees administrative teams with external vendors to ensure work is completed and employee experience is up to standards.
Manages the monthly vendor billing process, including reviewing invoices, reconciling enrollment data, identifying discrepancies and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payment.
Coordinates and consults with auditors and HRIS team to develop, install and monitor benefits input, employee deductions processing and production of various management and ad‑hoc reports.
Accountable for ensuring that benefit plan deductions and calculations are established and calculated correctly in the HRIS system and that changes related to compensation are made timely and accurately.
Provides for training and development opportunities by either facilitating programs or identifying external sources to deliver programs.
Researches and implements new third‑party vendors/administrators, as needed.
Conflict Resolution
Responds to administrative and policy question escalations from team.
Resolves highly complex employee benefits issues and partners with HR Service delivery and vendors on issue resolution to ensure quick, equitable and courteous response.
Operational Excellence
Identifies, develops and implements ongoing process improvements and efficiencies.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law, including ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA. This includes required filings, testing and audits and SOX compliance.
Team Leadership
Manage and provide guidance to a team of benefits employees through training, coaching, and mentoring.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Experience
7-10 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including at least three years in a leadership role with managerial experience.
Managing the implementation of benefit programs/carriers/vendors, as well as benefit vendor management.
Skills/Knowledge
Well‑organized with solid analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive approach to file handling and caseloads.
Comprehensive knowledge of benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Capable of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving change.
Able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Efficient work habits with a hands‑on approach.
Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Possess strong organizational skills.
Able to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits management software.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Education, Finance, Management, Human Resources, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) is a plus.
Travel Required
Less than 10%
This is a hybrid role based in St. Louis. In‑office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Work from home days are Mondays and Fridays. #LI‑hybrid
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