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Employee Benefits Specialist

Employee Benefits Specialist

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting FirmMinneapolis, MN, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

The Benefits Specialist will support large-scale health and welfare benefits projects , including a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) transition launching in January 2026 and a medical plan strategy initiative. This role focuses on data accuracy, process improvement, and project coordination to ensure the successful implementation of benefits-related initiatives. The specialist will work closely with internal HR partners, external vendors, and actuarial consultants to provide analytical and operational support.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Support major benefits projects , including vendor transitions and medical plan strategy development.
  • Perform data analysis, reporting, and benefit census validation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Pull and organize data from HR systems (e.g., Workday) and prepare detailed reports using Excel.
  • Assist with project documentation , including meeting notes, deliverables tracking, and ad hoc reporting.
  • Collaborate with team members, actuaries, and vendors to verify employee census data and maintain accurate benefit records.
  • Participate in weekly team meetings and support day-to-day project coordination activities.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the benefits function.

Qualifications :

  • 5–7 years of experience in employee benefits, preferably as a Benefits Specialist, Benefits Analyst, or Benefits Administrator.
  • Experience supporting large employer health plans (5,000+ employees).
  • Strong a nalytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy .
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, concatenate, data organization).
  • Experience with HR systems such as Workday preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience considered.
  • CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) certification a plus.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Experience with union environments or collective bargaining agreements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a project-driven environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Work Environment :

  • Collaborative and flexible team culture emphasizing accountability and open communication.
  • Standard business hours, approximately 8 : 00 a.m.–4 : 30 p.m., 40-hour work week.
  • Hybrid schedule : minimum two days per week onsite (Thursday required; second day Tuesday or Wednesday).
  • No travel or overtime required.
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