The Company

Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, selling more equipment to on-site and online bidders than any other company in the world. The Company has over 110 locations in more than 25 countries including 39 auction sites worldwide. Ritchie Bros. sells, through unreserved public auctions, a broad range of used and unused industrial assets, including equipment, trucks and other assets utilized in the construction, transportation, agricultural, material handling, mining, forestry, petroleum and marine industries. The Company maintains a web site at www.rbauction.com and sponsors an equipment wiki at www.RitchieWiki.com .

The Role

The Human Resources team at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has an opportunity for a Benefits Specialist at our U.S. headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska. Reporting to the Supervisor, Payroll and Benefits, you will be the ‘go to’ person for everything to do with our U.S. based employee group’s benefit programs.

If you enjoy working with a geographically diverse staff that will present you with a wide variety of interesting and challenging benefits-related issues, and you enjoy working in an exciting, growing, very fast-paced global company then we invite you to read on and learn more.

The Key  Responsibilities:

·        Enroll all new employees in applicable benefit programs.

·        Maintain the employee changes in applicable benefit programs.

·        Ensure the content of our internal Benefits & Compensation information is accurate.

·        Issue Benefits & Compensation Booklet to new employees and be the contact for any questions.

·        On-going involvement in Benefit recommendations for improvements, changes.

·        Conduct information sessions for employees on the benefits plans.

·        Work with Recruiting to create Marketing materials.

·        Reconcile Benefit accounts.

·        Ensure all benefit processes are documented and updated when necessary.

The Requirements

• Minimum 2 to 3 years benefits administration experience, preferably in a company that did business in multiple states. 
• A diploma, associate degree or degree in business administration or a related discipline is preferred but equivalent work experience will substitute.
• Working knowledge and previous experience with FMLA.
• Previous experience with flexible spending accounts, 401(k), employee insurance administration preferred.
• Intermediate Excel and Word skills are a requirement.
• Basic accounting knowledge and strong aptitude for numbers and systems.
• Effective verbal and written English skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Independent and self-motivated worker.
• Superior organizational skills; attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively and work to tight deadlines in a high-paced environment.
• Experience with Oracle financials and HRMS an asset.
• A solid work ethic without sacrificing your sense of humor or your ability to have fun on the job!

Interested?

Ritchie Bros. offers an excellent total compensation package including comprehensive benefits package, education allowance plus 401k and Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching. This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in developing a long-term career with a great company in a unique and fun business. 

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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, however, please note that only those applicants with a legal entitlement to work in United States will be considered.