Benefits Specialist I

Mortenson External Career Site • Minneapolis, MN

127d • $68,200 - $92,100

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist I is responsible for maintaining current benefit programs by collaborating with vendors and internal team members to evaluate continuous improvements. Oversee process improvement, communications, and troubleshooting related to benefit programs, systems, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, math, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years of experience in benefits design and benchmarking
• Experience with benefit program administration and communication
• Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA and IRS regulations preferred
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Shown positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Strong leadership, communication, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills
• Strong project management skills, interpersonal relationship building skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong writing skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with wellbeing preferred
• Previous experience with employee recognition programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide improvements to current programs by using thorough understanding of plan design and administrative procedures to drive constant improvement and accuracy
• Coordinate vendor relationships to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant administration of assigned benefit programs
• Assist in the implementation of new programs, vendors, and changes to plans and/or administrative procedures
• Collaborate with the benefits team and HR to review benefit vendors, benefit plan designs and benchmarking
• Draft team member communications that accurately and professionally disseminate benefit information to team members via intranet, e-mails, or newsletters etc.
• Subject matter expert for various benefit programs and point of escalation for complex team member issues
• Assist with annual audits to ensure accuracy of team member benefit plans
• Process benefit deduction funding, performing an audit of the data to ensure deductions are reconciled
• Assist with the process to ensure any file feed errors/ concerns are addressed by the service center
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees