HR Service Center Benefits Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 2

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Brooklyn Park (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota State system is seeking a HR Service Center Benefits Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 2 to oversee benefits processes for employees across MnSCU institutions. You will audit HR benefit transactions, develop training resources, and ensure compliance with regulations and bargaining agreements.

Work is primarily telework with a day shift, Monday to Friday, and requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and experience in benefits administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 0–2 years HR experience or equivalent.
• Experience with health insurance plans and retirement benefits.
• Strong written communication for policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of HR Insurance and Retirement processes for MnSCU institutions.
• Audit benefits transactions and oversee training resources for HR benefits.
• Ensure compliance with laws, bargaining agreements, and communicate consistently.

Skills

HRIS

Benefits transactions

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

2 years professional HR experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

• Telework Eligible: Yes

Working Title: HR Service Center Benefits Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 2

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota State

• Job ID: 97674


• Location: Telework


• Telework Eligible: Yes


• Full/Part Time: Full-Time


• Regular/Temporary: Regular


• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers


• Date Posted: 10/13/2026


• Closing Date: 10/27/2026


• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / MNSCU Central Office-Conf


• Division/Unit: MnSCU Hennepin North TC / MnSCU Henn North TC Classified


• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time


• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift


• Days of Work: Monday - Friday


• Travel Required: No


• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually


• Classified Status: Classified


• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep


• FLSA Status: Nonexempt


• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Description

Provide leadership in the planning and delivery of all facets of HR Insurance and Retirement business processes and coding for employees of all institutions in the Minnesota State system. Audit the work of HR service center HR processors related to HR benefits and oversee the development and delivery of training and resources related to all HR benefits related business process activities. Ensure HR service center compliance with benefit related human resource rules, regulations, laws, and collective bargaining agreement language and serve as a resource to management team for labor relations information, as defined in M.S. 13.37, used in collective bargaining. Develop assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps and inform training needs to support the continuous improvement of work processes. Ensure consistency in benefit related communications and ensure alignment with best practices and to build and retain successful partnerships between service center teams and client institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human resources or related field and 1 year para-professional experience performing HR work in HRIS, benefits transactions, benefits customer service or similar discipline; OR 2 years of professional human resources experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.


• Experience working with benefit plans including health insurance plans, the Affordable Care Act, and defined contribution plans


• Demonstrated skill at communicating in writing sufficient to create clear and concise policies and procedures, reports, and correspondence for diverse customer groups


• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze problems and recommend solutions using precedents collective bargaining agreements, and personnel laws and rules


• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing high-volume benefits tasks and projects with accuracy and strong prioritization skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.


• Reporting skills sufficient to create and interpret HR data reports.


• Solid command of general human resources policies and practices of personnel management in a public sector environment.


• Human Resources experience working in the Minnesota State system (formerly MnSCU).


• Knowledge of process improvement methodology

Other Requirements

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Dominique King at [e-mail] .

About Minnesota State

Minnesota State is making a difference. From the students we serve, to our business partners, to those we employ, chances are good you or someone you know has benefited from the work of your state colleges and universities.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work


• Connection with their coworkers and communities


• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include

• Paid vacation and sick leave


• 12 paid holidays each year


• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  
  
  
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  • Diabetes care
  
  
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• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children


• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)


• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury


• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care


• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals

• Training, classes, and professional development


• Tuition reimbursement


• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance


• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues


• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

Based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.