Benefits Manager Jobs in Minnesota

A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.

Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.

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Payroll and Benefits Manager

  • Chanhassen, MN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chanhassen, MN
  • 19 hours ago

Overall Summary: The Payroll & Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing the payroll process and managing employee benefits programs....

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

  • Paynesville, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Paynesville, MN
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Paynesville Area Schools - Districtwide Date Available: 06/01/2025 Closing Date: 05/14/2025    Under the direction of the...

Benefits Manager

  • Eagan, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 2 days ago

The Impact You Will Have As Benefits Manager, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing U.S. benefit plans including health & welfare, retirement, ancillary benefits, and...

Paryoll & Benefits Specialist

  • Long Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago

Complete forms to calculate and remit wage garnishments on employees. Assist employees and department heads with payroll related questions....

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Long Prairie, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Long Prairie, MN
  • 8 days ago

Complete forms to calculate and remit wage garnishments on employees. Assist employees and department heads with payroll related questions....

Account Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 8 days ago

, premiums, and competitiveness; * Reviews coverage contracts for accuracy of policy provisions; * Meets with clients for pre-renewal strategy, proposal delivery and explanation; * Conducts client open...

Account Manager - Employee Benefits

  • MN
  • 10 days ago
  • MN
  • 10 days ago

enrollment meetings and answers questions regarding benefit coverage; Negotiates with markets for benefits premium concessions; Ensures that client team handles client benefit inquiries and manages...

Senior Benefits Analyst

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 14 days ago

, statistical data, and claims cost reporting to recommend plan design and vendor changes. * Assist in managing annual projects such as Open Enrollment, year-end tasks, and own vendor interface file...

Benefits Coordinator

  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 14 days ago

Benefits Coordinator - Golden Valley, MN Team The Benefit Coordinator will assist in handling benefit administrative and compliance tasks. Effectively process administrative billing Provide...

Compensation Manager, Global HR M&A / US Proxy Statement

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 14 days ago

Work Arrangement:** This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Detroit (MI), Warren (MI), or Mountain View (CA) you are expected to report...

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 16 days ago

About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies....

Benefits Specialist

  • Willmar, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Willmar, MN
  • 16 days ago

enrollment and distribute benefits materials + Review and reconcile benefit invoices with HRIS and resolve discrepancies + Manage employee benefit changes, new hire enrollments, and qualifying life...

Benefits Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 19 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 19 days ago

Lead the open enrollment process and conduct benefit enrollment sessions with employees....

Payroll Manager-Corporate HR

  • Red Wing, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Red Wing, MN
  • 21 days ago

Company Description Watch here to see what it's like to work at Red Wing Shoe Company. Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate...

Manager, Compensation Strategies

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.3%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Managers in Minnesota
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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