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Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

USA JobsMinneapolis, MN, US
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Benefits Manager

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world. Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

SkyWater is hiring a Benefits Manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance, operational accuracy, and employee support. This role requires strong attention to detail, a working knowledge of benefits regulations, and the ability to collaborate effectively across HR and payroll functions. The ideal candidate brings experience with HRIS system integrations and contributes to process improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and streamline execution.

Responsibilities

  • Benefits Administration

Manage daily operations of health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and retirement plans

  • Serve as primary contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries, claims resolution, and enrollment support
  • Oversee annual open enrollment, including system setup, employee communications, and vendor coordination
  • Manage vendor relationships for all benefit plans
  • HRIS & Systems Integration
  • Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to maintain accurate benefits data and troubleshoot system issues

  • Lead testing and implementation of benefits-related system upgrades or integrations
  • Partner with vendors to ensure data feeds and file transfers are timely and accurate
  • Payroll Partnership
  • Partner with payroll to ensure benefit deductions are accurate and timely

  • Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate adjustments with finance as needed
  • Monitor and resolve discrepancies between HRIS and payroll systems
  • Reporting & Compliance
  • Prepare and analyze benefits reports for audits, budgeting, and compliance

  • Manage 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and other regulatory requirements
  • Maintain documentation and SOPs for benefits processes
  • Leave Administration
  • Own leave of absence administration across all sites and manage state specific disability or leave regulations

  • Partner with employees, leaders, and vendor on leave of absences
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a mid-to-large organization
  • Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG) and benefits integrations
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes and benefits compliance
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Experience with system testing, data mapping, or workflow documentation
  • Ability to translate technical system issues into user-friendly solutions
  • Commitment to employee experience and continuous process improvement
  • Ability to travel in the US for open enrollment
  • U.S. Person Required : SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Dayforce HRIS
  • The annual salary range for this role is $108,400 - $162,600. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

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