Benefits Strategy & Experience Leader

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager to lead strategy, governance, and administration of health, retirement, and wellbeing programs. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Operations, and brokers to ensure compliant, cost-conscious programs aligned with Mortenson's values.

You will build and mentor a high-performing benefits team, oversee annual enrollments, vendor negotiations, and program analytics, delivering a best-in-class total rewards experience for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive benefits experience.
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience managing professional staff and/or large-scale benefit programs.
• CEBS, SHRM, SPHR, or related professional certification preferred.
• Strong strategic leadership and business acumen.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefit plan design, administration, compliance, and governance.
• Strong financial analysis and budgeting capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead through complexity and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Mortenson's benefits strategy, ensuring programs align with objectives and Total Rewards philosophy.
• Evaluate market trends, legislation, benchmarking data, and emerging practices to inform strategic recommendations.
• Lead benefit plan design reviews and vendor strategy initiatives to improve program effectiveness and experience.
• Provide leadership for administration of health, welfare, retirement, leave, wellbeing, and recognition programs.
• Establish operational controls, service standards, and performance metrics for plan administration.
• Lead annual enrollment activities and ongoing benefit program implementation.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with brokers, carriers, recordkeepers, and other providers.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA and retirement plan requirements.
• Lead development of benefit communication and engagement strategies to improve utilization.
• Champion initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and Total Rewards engagement.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management.
• Analyze plan utilization and vendor performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop recommendations balancing financial sustainability with competitive offerings.
• Lead, coach, and develop benefits team, establishing goals and development plans.
• Build organizational capability and succession strength within Benefits.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Influence senior leaders

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, mathematics or related field

CEBS/SHRM/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager to lead strategy, governance, and administration of health, retirement, and wellbeing programs. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Operations, and brokers to ensure compliant, cost-conscious programs aligned with Mortenson's values.

You will build and mentor a high-performing benefits team, oversee annual enrollments, vendor negotiations, and program analytics, delivering a best-in-class total rewards experience for