Benefits Specialist - St. Cloud, MN

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•St Cloud, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is seeking a Benefits Specialist to accurately enter data, analyze reports, and perform audits within the Benefits department. This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience. The role involves coordinating with the Payroll Department, managing employee payment plans, preparing and analyzing reports, and processing information related to work-related injuries and workers' compensation claims. The Benefits Specialist will also handle inbound calls, provide benefit information and support to employees, conduct monthly benefit billing audits, and monitor company attendance for benefit eligibility. Additionally, the position requires cross-training to serve as a backup for other Benefit Department staff, participation in meetings and projects, and maintaining benefits billing records in compliance with procedures and vendor requirements. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
General knowledge of employment, workers' compensation, and benefits law and practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
3+ years of experience in benefits or human resources preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Payroll Department to ensure proper deduction or reversal of specific transactions.
Prepare, track and coordinate with Payroll department employee payment plans for balances in arrears.
Gather data, create, and analyze scheduled reports.
Record, process, and document information relating to work-related injuries, including upkeep of scheduling database.
Update and coordinate non-litigated workers' compensation claim files with gathered information.
Accept inbound calls from employees and vendors, discuss rates, and obtain, record, and process information regarding work-related injuries.
Provide on-site support to employees in St. Cloud.
Provide benefit information and support to employees.
Perform monthly benefit billing audits and audits involving employee deduction records.
Monitor company attendance to determine eligibility for company sponsored benefit programs.
Cross train and serve as back-up to other Benefit Department staff regarding covering duties such as: requests for and distribution of benefit-related material, database management, and coordinating with outside vendors.
Participate and assist in scheduled meetings, trainings, and special projects as assigned by management.
Processes and maintains benefits billing records, ensuring accuracy, timely reconciliation, and compliance with internal procedures and vendor requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.