HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
Benefits Specialist
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Benefits Specialist (Hybrid) – Minneapolis, MN
Company: HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
The Benefits Specialist will support large-scale health and welfare benefits projects, including a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) transition launching in January 2026 and a medical plan strategy initiative. This role focuses on data accuracy, process improvement, and project coordination to ensure the successful implementation of benefits-related initiatives. The specialist will work closely with internal HR partners, external vendors, and actuarial consultants to provide analytical and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
Support major benefits projects, including vendor transitions and medical plan strategy development.
Perform data analysis, reporting, and benefit census validation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Pull and organize data from HR systems (e.g., Workday) and prepare detailed reports using Excel.
Assist with project documentation, including meeting notes, deliverables tracking, and ad hoc reporting.
Collaborate with team members, actuaries, and vendors to verify employee census data and maintain accurate benefit records.
Participate in weekly team meetings and support day-to-day project coordination activities.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the benefits function.
Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in employee benefits, preferably as a Benefits Specialist, Benefits Analyst, or Benefits Administrator.
Experience supporting large employer health plans (5,000+ employees).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, concatenate, data organization).
Experience with HR systems such as Workday preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience considered.
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) certification a plus.
Preferred Skills
Experience with union environments or collective bargaining agreements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a project-driven environment.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative and flexible team culture emphasizing accountability and open communication.
Standard business hours, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 40-hour work week.
Hybrid schedule: minimum two days per week onsite (Thursday required; second day Tuesday or Wednesday).
No travel or overtime required.
Compensation & Location Salary: $108,400.00 – $162,600.00
Location: Bloomington, MN (Hybrid)
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The Benefits Specialist will support large-scale health and welfare benefits projects, including a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) transition launching in January 2026 and a medical plan strategy initiative. This role focuses on data accuracy, process improvement, and project coordination to ensure the successful implementation of benefits-related initiatives. The specialist will work closely with internal HR partners, external vendors, and actuarial consultants to provide analytical and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
Support major benefits projects, including vendor transitions and medical plan strategy development.
Perform data analysis, reporting, and benefit census validation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Pull and organize data from HR systems (e.g., Workday) and prepare detailed reports using Excel.
Assist with project documentation, including meeting notes, deliverables tracking, and ad hoc reporting.
Collaborate with team members, actuaries, and vendors to verify employee census data and maintain accurate benefit records.
Participate in weekly team meetings and support day-to-day project coordination activities.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the benefits function.
Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in employee benefits, preferably as a Benefits Specialist, Benefits Analyst, or Benefits Administrator.
Experience supporting large employer health plans (5,000+ employees).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, concatenate, data organization).
Experience with HR systems such as Workday preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience considered.
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) certification a plus.
Preferred Skills
Experience with union environments or collective bargaining agreements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a project-driven environment.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative and flexible team culture emphasizing accountability and open communication.
Standard business hours, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 40-hour work week.
Hybrid schedule: minimum two days per week onsite (Thursday required; second day Tuesday or Wednesday).
No travel or overtime required.
Compensation & Location Salary: $108,400.00 – $162,600.00
Location: Bloomington, MN (Hybrid)
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