Employee Benefits Expert (ID:46779)

In this exciting opportunity, you will serve as a benefits and retirement specialist and consultation partner to internal HR, business leaders, and employees on benefit-related activities and initiatives. This position is responsible for the management and administration of employee benefits (health & welfare, retirement plans) and leave of absence along with our LOA outsource partner for all employees in North America (US employees are across 16 states, and a small group of employees in the Canadian Alberta Province.) This position will provide recommendations on benefits strategy and stay abreast of market trends. The successful candidate will also be the go-to person for new hires and long-standing employees looking to make the most out of what this client offers.

Location: Bloomington MN- Hybrid position

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 12% bonus

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Professional training and development opportunities
• An international and diverse team
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering and implementing employee benefit programs in the US and Canada, including retirement (401(k) and an active/open pension plan), health and welfare, life insurance, leave of absence, and other value-add plans.
• Leave of absence: Manage the relationship and work in close collaboration with our leave of absence outsource provider. Ensure LOA alignment with payroll for Short-term Disability benefits.
• Work closely with key benefits brokers in the US & Canada.
• Lead the open enrollment processes, ensuring smooth and seamless employee experience (using ADP Workforce).
• Provide input to the design and implementation of changes and additions to benefit offerings.
• Coordinate the renewal process for external vendors, brokers, benefit plan providers, and more.
• Research market developments to ensure our offerings remain current and cost-effectively support talent attraction and retention.
• Participate in the communication of benefits to support and inform employees.
• Audit benefit offerings/programs for accuracy, including annual benefit audit, benefits renewals, reconciliation of employee enrollments and billings, and all required internal and external reporting (5500's, EEOC), Non-Discrimination testing, census, etc. Work with external auditors to ensure all benefit programs/plans are administered correctly.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees related to North American benefits questions, processes, and concerns.
• Conducted annual motor vehicle reporting audit and maintain company driver policy compliance.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of human resources benefits administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• CEBS and CPSP certifications is preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
• Previous experience/knowledge of 1095 and 1094 processing.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills; detail-oriented.
• Previous vendor relationship management experience.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to present information thoroughly and effectively.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to balance multiple projects while meeting essential timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  
  

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

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Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.