Benefits Specialist - Marshall or Willmar (#0526B)

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 3,207,000 - 4,947,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Specialist to guide employees through health, dental, vision, and related benefit programs. This role ensures accurate administration, COBRA handling, and timely enrollments while coordinating with wellness vendors and managing records.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced environment. Benefits literacy and HR basics are essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum: High school diploma or GED with two (2) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Keep Benefits Running Smoothly: Handle day-to-day details of employee benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, workers’ comp, FMLA/LOA, and wellness programs.
• Support Wellness & Vendors: Coordinate the wellness program, collaborate with the wellness committee, and be the main contact for benefits vendors.
• Manage Benefits Administration: Oversee enrollments, updates, COBRA, and claims, along with monthly billing and plan reviews.
• Be a Go-To for Employees: Guide employees through annual enrollment, answer benefit questions, and share helpful information and training.
• Keep Records Accurate: Maintain benefits and payroll records, process employee changes, and manage FSA/HSA reporting and deposits.

Skills

attention to detail

confidentiality

independence

HR basics

MS Office / HRIS

Education

Associate’s degree in HR/Business

High school diploma or GED + 2 years related experience

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours/week), 12 Months Per Year starting As Soon As Possible

LOCATION: Marshall or Willmar, MN

SUPPORT EMPLOYEES THROUGH BENEFITS THATMATTER.

The Benefits Specialist is the go-to guidefor all things benefits—keeping programsorganized, supporting employee changes, andmaking sure benefits are clear, accurate, andeasy to use. This role helps employees get themost out of the benefits that work for them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Keep Benefits Running Smoothly:Handle the day-to-day details of employeebenefits, including health, dental, vision,disability, workers’ comp, FMLA/LOA, andwellness programs.
• Support Wellness & Vendors:Coordinate the wellness program,collaborate with the wellness committee,and be the main contact for benefitsvendors.
• Manage Benefits Administration:Oversee enrollments, updates, COBRA, andclaims, along with monthly billing and planreviews.
• Be a Go-To for Employees:Guide employees through annualenrollment, answer benefit questions, andshare helpful information and training.
• Keep Records Accurate:Maintain benefits and payroll records,process employee changes, and manageFSA/HSA reporting and deposits.

SKILLS TO WOW US:

• You’re great with details and discretion: You know how important confidentiality is andhandle sensitive employee and companyinformation with care.
• You work well solo and on a team: You’re comfortable managing your tasksindependently while also collaborating withothers when needed.
• You stay cool under pressure: You can juggle multiple priorities, stayorganized, and keep things moving in a fast-paced environment.
• You understand HR basics: You have working knowledge of HR principlesand federal and local employment regulations.
• You’re tech-savvy: You’re comfortable using HRIS systems andMicrosoft Office applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in HumanResources, Business Administration, or a relatedfield
• Minimum: High school diploma or GED with two(2) years of related experience. An equivalentcombination of education and experience may be considered.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary range of $23.28 - $35.91 p/hour + Benefits!
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

BENEFITS:

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:

Open tothe public until filled.

CONTACT:

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

[e-mail]

WEBSITE:

www.unitedcapmn.org

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.