Job Details
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN
Remote Type
Hybrid
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$52000.00 - $70000.00 Salary / year
Travel Percentage
Minimal
Job Shift
Office Hours
Description
This is a Hybrid position that includes working 3-days per week in our Owatonna facility and remote 2-days. Ideal candidates will live within a 50-mile radius of our Owatonna facility. Additional considerations may be afforded to candidates that reside outside of a 50-mile radius from our Owatonna facility.
Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, international market leader of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. At Wenger Corporation we blend the very best of big and small companies together to provide the ideal size for your ideal career. The company provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, wellness programs, the opportunity for development and advancement and we wrap it all up in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt. Wenger Corporation amplifies the spirit of open and honest communication that breeds trust and respect for one another. Our supportive environment built on collaboration creates a sense of community that says we approach every challenge in the same way we celebrate our success : Together!!!
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our team. The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for contributing to Wenger Corporation's Team Member health and well-being programs by establishing and maintaining competitive benefit offerings that promote retention and attract top talent.
At minimum you will need :
- Bachelor's Degree in HR or a related field
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- High level of interpersonal and discretionary skills to provide excellent customer care and maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS
- Ability to work independently, as a team, and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Commitment to on-going professional development in support of career pathway, continuous process improvement, and department and company objectives.
It would be great if you also have :
PHR / SPHR, SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP certificationAs a Benefits Specialist, a typical day might include :
Administers to benefit enrollment, changes, and terminations.Audits enrollment and processes weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual benefit invoicesMaintains and accurately updates employee records in HRIS and payroll files as necessary.Delivers New Hire Benefit OrientationSupports annual Benefit Open Enrollment and other related benefit events including vendor coordination, Team Member communication and system updatesPartner with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and timely updates for benefits related changesSupports payroll, operations and administrative services as neededResponds to benefit-related questions and concernsCoordinates the COBRA process with our third-party administratorCoordinates all Medical and Personal Leaves of Absence in conjunction with our third-party administrator and Team MembersCoordinates state Workforce Certificate programs and partner with internal departments to complete job and monthly reportingCoordinate compliance reporting including 5500s, ACA, AAP, and EERISAProactively communicates with Team Members to understand leave programs and coordination of benefitsOversees and administers to the Corporate Wellness ProgramProactively researches state sick and leave laws to ensure complianceProvides front desk / switchboard surge supportAdheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.Benefit offerings include :
Paid Time Off9 Paid HolidaysGenerous Profit SharingMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceSpending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSACompany Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPut your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.