Benefits Clerk, Sr. jobs in Minnesota

Benefits Clerk, Sr. facilitates benefits enrollment and administrative processes. Prepares and processes claims, changes, enrollments, and other benefits filings. Being a Benefits Clerk, Sr. coordinates informational sessions. Responds to inquires for information and provides forms, instructions, and other enrollment materials to employees. Additionally, Benefits Clerk, Sr. requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Benefits Clerk, Sr. works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Benefits Clerk, Sr. typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr Benefits Specialist
  • Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
  • Hamel, MN FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Sr Benefits Specialist

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    Department: HR

    Reports to: Director, Comp and Benefits

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE:

    The role is responsible for managing US and Canada employee benefit programs and vendor relationships. You'll support program design, analysis, and implementation, partnering with managers and employees to provide benefits expertise. This role aids in acquisition integration and ongoing growth, including benefit analysis, strategy alignment, and timeline development. You'll ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timely availability.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Leads the development of benefit philosophy and multi-year strategy
    • Administer US and Canada employee benefit programs including program management, operations, governance, compliance, analysis, and employee communication activities
    • Model and analyze cost, employee and administrative impacts of new benefits and updates to existing benefits
    • Perform regular audits of benefits data to ensure integrity and compliance with management of such benefit programs in aligned with plan agreements. Manages 401(k) compliance testing and audit processes. Proactively resolve discrepancies in partnership with benefit brokers and vendors
    • Proactively monitors, researches, and evaluates new and existing corporate benefit plans, programs, regulatory updates, and best practices to meet the organization's strategy
    • Manage the benefit plan system set-up and data exchange process between Loram and its various vendors; serve as the primary contact with internal HRIS resources and vendors to resolve issues
    • Coordinate, support, and participate in the Retirement Plan (401(k)) Retirement Committee meeting process
    • Plan and coordinate benefit material updates and communications related to annual processes, important updates, benefit enhancements, open enrollment, and legal compliance
    • Assist with various benefit survey benchmarking studies. Reviews survey results and provides recommendations on additions/deletions of the benchmark benefits
    • Conducts open enrollment events, including all employees- on leave, retires and COBRA participants
    • Coordinate benefit changes with internal & external resources
    • Create/update benefit related policies and programs communications
    • Create educational/communication tools for HR Partner usage
    • Support plan mergers and new implementation initiatives
    • Identifies system, data, and process improvements to increase efficiencies and productivity
    • Determines and conducts North American eligibility and new hire benefits orientations and ensures the accuracy of all employee benefits enrollment data in the HRIS system and the required supporting documentation is filed in the appropriate HRIS and SharePoint files
    • Builds and maintains effective relationships with benefits brokers and vendors, HR Partners, and employees
    • Develops, updates, and maintains benefit plan Summary Plan Documents (SPDs) and ensures SPDs are available or distributed to employees as required
    • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for all benefits
    • Manages and leads the audit and compliance of the US Retirement Plan and ensures compliance filings are completed on time and within laws and regulations
    • Audits/reconciles benefit invoices and statements and ensures all invoices are accurate and paid on time
    • Other duties and projects as assigned.

    BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

    • Values Based
    • Building Partnerships
    • Problem Solving
    • Action Oriented
    • Work Standards
    • Priority Setting

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience; Human Resources or Business Administration degree preferred.

    Experience: 5 years' experience in Benefits strategy, design, communication, and administration.

    • 3 years' experience with retirement plan administration
    • 3 years' experience administering North America Benefits (Canada and US)

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Advanced Excel skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Strong working knowledge of health and welfare benefit administration practices
    • Working knowledge of 401(k) plans and related ERISA regulations
    • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
    • Must possess high level of discretion, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
    • Must possess ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
    • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills while exercising sound judgment.
    • Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Experience:

    • Certified Employee Benefits (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or similar designation. or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification
    • Working knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce

    Licenses/Certifications:

    • Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or other benefits related certifications.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    • Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer.
    • May lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
    • 5% or less travel

    Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Title clerk
  • Title Clerk/New Car BillerLuther Automotive Group
  • White, MN FULL_TIME
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Administrative Assistant/ Employee Benefits Specialist
  • SMW Local #10 Benefits Office
  • Maplewood, MN FULL_TIME
  • Benefits Specialist Union Benefits – Maplewood, MN 100% Employer paid insurance and pension benefits This position supports a Union Benefits Office. The objective is to administer health and pension b...
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AE - Sr Brand Ambassador (Sr Sales Associate) - US
  • Sr Brand Ambassador (Sr Sales Associate) - US - American Eagle Outfitters Careers
  • United States, MN FULL_TIME
  • BE PART OF SOMETHING REAL YOUR ROLE As a part-time Sr Brand Ambassador, you bring our brand to life every day! Your goal is to provide everyone who comes in the store with an amazing shopping experien...
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Aerie - Sr Brand Ambassador (Sr Sales Associate) - US
  • Sr Brand Ambassador (Sr Sales Associate) - US - American Eagle Outfitters Careers
  • United States, MN FULL_TIME
  • BE PART OF SOMETHING REAL YOUR ROLE As a part-time Sr Brand Ambassador, you bring our brand to life every day! Your goal is to provide everyone who comes in the store with an amazing shopping experien...
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Shipping Clerk - Full-time 32 hours with benefits
  • King Solutions Inc.
  • Dayton, MN FULL_TIME
  • Hours - Friday - 10am - 8pm, Sat. 10am - 8pm, Sun. 8am - 12pm, Mon. 12pm - 8pm $25/hr. About King Solutions – located in Dayton, MN we are a well established, asset based 3PL that specializes in craft...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Benefits Administrator
  • Bronco Wine Co.
  • Modesto, CA
  • Job description JOB STATEMENT: The Benefit Specialist position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pension Benefits Administrator
  • Experis
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • Our client, in consumer packaged goods industry is seeking a Pension Benefits Administrator to join their team. The idea...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • Manpower
  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • Job Title: Benefits Representative Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service and helping others navi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HR Benefits Administrative Assistant
  • Charter One
  • Mesa, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Charter One is currently accepting applications for a full-time HR Benefits Administrati...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HR Benefits Administrator
  • Spherion
  • Pell City, AL
  • Responsible for employee benefits and general HR Responsibilities: Administers policies and procedures in all phases of ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • BUGS BYTE
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR We are seeking an organized, caring, efficient, and detail-oriented Employee Benefits Ad...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
  • Hulett Environmental Services
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Job Description Job Description EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR We are seeking an organized, caring, efficient, and deta...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • Telrite Holdings
  • Covington, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits Administrator We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Benefits Sp...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Benefits Clerk, Sr. jobs
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