Benefits & Compliance Specialist

St. Croix Hospice; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer and maintain employee benefit programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing superior support to staff.

You will enroll and update benefits data, coordinate annual open enrollment, and act as the go-to resource for employees on benefits options. You’ll collaborate with the Director of Benefits and Compensation, coordinate with insurers and vendors, and help ensure accuracy in HRIS/payroll records while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in benefits administration or similar role.
• Certification in benefits or HR (CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.
• Familiarity with ADA, FMLA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HR/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement).
• Handle enrollment, changes and terminations in benefits systems; coordinate open enrollment.
• Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries about benefits, eligibility, claims, and coverage.
• Provide guidance to employees on benefits options and assist in issue resolution.
• Assist with new hire benefits orientations bi-weekly.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA; prepare regulatory reports (e.g., 5500).
• Support FMLA, Workers’ Comp and ADA processes and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate with vendors, brokers, and insurers; audit monthly invoices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HR/payroll systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer and maintain employee benefit programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing superior support to staff.

You will enroll and update benefits data, coordinate annual open enrollment, and act as the go-to resource for employees on benefits options. You’ll collaborate with the Director of Benefits and Compensation, coordinate with insurers and vendors, and help ensure accuracy in HRIS/payroll records while maintaining strict