Benefits Manager

Skywater • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dayforce HRIS

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager