Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Opportunity Overview : Benefits Specialist - Contract 6 Months Minneapolis, MN - Hybrid Role - 3 days a week in office Your Day-to-Day : The Benefits Specialist will support Client's Benefits team with large-scale initiatives including a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) transition launching in January 2026 and a medical plan strategy project. Responsibilities include supporting the team on these projects, performing data analysis, reporting, benefit census validation, and cross-training on processes such as POPR funding. You will focus on analytics, process improvement, and supporting actuaries and vendors by verifying census data and ensuring accuracy in benefit records. The day varies based on team priorities. The specialist will attend three weekly team meetings, assist with project notes, perform data pulls and validation in Workday and Excel, and support ad hoc requests from the benefits team. They'll work with team members on reports, vendor communications, and project deliverables. Tasks are largely project-based rather than routine. Who You Are : 5-7 years of experience in benefits, preferably as a Benefits Specialist, Benefits Analyst, or Benefits Administrator Experience supporting large employer plans (5,000+ employees); industry background not required Bachelor's degree preferred but not required (experience prioritized) Advanced Excel (pivot tables, concatenate, data organization) Data analysis and reporting experience Experience working with large employer health plans (5,000+ employees) Familiarity with Workday (preferred) Our Safety Pledge to You : If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple! Why WECTEC Staffing Services? WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following : Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $60 / hour to $64 / hour. WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally.