Benefits & Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage employee benefits programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support employees with benefits questions.

You will handle enrollment, open enrollment, FMLA/ADA/COBRA related matters, and coordinate with vendors. A Bachelor's in HR or related field and 2+ years in benefits administration are required; DHS background check is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent experience in human resources field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in benefits administration or similar role.
• Certification in benefits or human resources (CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR) (preferred)
• Ability to pass DHS background study.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement).
• Handle enrollment, changes, terminations in benefits systems and coordinate open enrollment.
• Serve as primary contact for benefit inquiries, eligibility, claims and coverage; provide guidance to employees.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA; prepare regulatory reports including 5500 filings.
• Manage FMLA, workers' compensation and ADA processes; liaise with carriers and regulators.
• Coordinate with vendors and carriers; review invoices and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain data integrity in HRIS and payroll systems; generate benefits reports.
• Assist in developing/updating benefits policies and improve offerings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certifications (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

St. Croix Hospice in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage employee benefits programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support employees with benefits questions.

You will handle enrollment, open enrollment, FMLA/ADA/COBRA related matters, and coordinate with vendors. A Bachelor's in HR or related field and 2+ years in benefits administration are required; DHS background check is necessary.