Benefits Specialist (Hybrid)

Braun Intertec Corporation • Bloomington, MN

1d • $66,000 - $99,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re a people‑first organization committed to providing benefits that truly benefit employees and their families. Our team is collaborative, curious, and fun. If you love solving problems, improving experiences, and celebrating wins (big and small), you’ll fit right in. You’ll be the go‑to expert for all things benefits, wellbeing, and recognition—helping employees navigate life’s moments, from the everyday to the extraordinary. You’ll blend technical know‑how with genuine care, ensuring our programs run smoothly and our people feel supported, valued, and appreciated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of hands‑on benefits experience with strong knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Strong understanding of benefits regulations.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and spot trends.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and a passion for helping people.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience strongly preferred.
• CEBS coursework is a plus.
• Compensation experience a plus.
• Experience with wellbeing or recognition programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer the daily operations of our health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs with accuracy.
• Support employees with thoughtful, clear guidance—especially when questions get tricky.
• Drive open enrollment like a pro: coordinating vendors, testing systems, and crafting communications that people actually read.
• Partner with Payroll to keep deductions clean and correct.
• Administer and support leave programs with empathy and precision.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and help elevate service delivery.
• Analyze plan performance and bring forward ideas that make our benefits better, smarter, and more meaningful.
• Keep us aligned with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulations.
• Prepare filings, notices, and documentation with accuracy and clarity.
• Support audits, renewals, and RFPs with a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Champion holistic wellbeing across a variety of dimensions.
• Launch programs, challenges, and campaigns that spark engagement.
• Partner with vendors to bring fresh, relevant wellbeing resources to our workforce.
• Track participation and feedback to continuously evolve our wellbeing strategy.
• Help weave wellbeing into the fabric of our culture, not just our benefits guide.
• Create engaging, easy‑to-understand benefits and wellbeing communications.
• Lead new‑hire orientations and employee education sessions with confidence and approachability.
• Translate complex concepts into friendly, accessible language.

Benefits

• You’ll join a supportive team that values creativity, continuous improvement, and celebrating wins.
• You’ll have the freedom to bring new ideas to life and shape programs that truly matter.
• You’ll work in an environment where wellbeing and recognition aren’t just buzzwords—they’re part of how we operate every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees