Benefits Manager Remote & Hybrid Only 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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Benefits Specialist - Health and Welfare

  • Cargill
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 1 hour ago

PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION: Monitors and ensures consistent implementation of new hire, termination, open enrollment, qualified life events and other employee benefit lifecycle-related processes....

Hybrid

Human Resources Senior Benefits Specialist

  • City of Minneapolis
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 hour ago

The HR Senior Benefits Specialist leads large benefit initiatives such as open enrollment and the request for proposal (RFP) process for the Benefits Department....

Remote

Benefits Specialist

  • Anoka County
  • Anoka, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Anoka, MN
  • 2 days ago

Organize the logistics of the countys annual open enrollment including vendor coordination, system testing, status tracking, and organizational communication....

Remote

Senior Benefits Analyst and Compliance Partner

  • Digi-Key Corporation
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 3 days ago

Support Open Enrollment, including benefit administration configuration and testing, plan document review and employee enrollment support Evaluate current practices to improve efficiencies, innovate...

Hybrid

Account Manager Employee Benefits

  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 21 days ago

needed Inputs data into appropriate software for vendors/carriers/clients within required timeframe Coordinate employee communications for enrollment Participate with new client set-up, renewals, and open...

Hybrid

Senior Benefits Analyst

  • SPS Commerce Inc
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago

enrollment, plan changes, and ongoing employee education Serve as a key contributor to open enrollment planning and execution, including vendor coordination, system testing, employee communications...

Hybrid

Engineering Manager- Employee Benefits Solutions Technology (Hybrid)

  • Securian Financial Group
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 45+ days ago

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Mgr.* Position Overview Securian Financial is looking for an Engineering Manager passionate about technology solutions and...

Hybrid

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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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
47.5%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
6.0%
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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