Sr. Benefits and Leave Administrator

AVR, Inc.; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

McNamara Companies in Minnesota is seeking a Sr. Benefits and Leave Administrator to join our team. You will own end-to-end benefits and leave programs, coordinate complex leaves, and ensure accurate enrollments, billing, and compliance.

This role requires 10+ years in HR and 7+ years in benefits/leave administration, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. You’ll collaborate with payroll, finance, and external vendors, and support open enrollment with precision and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• 7+ years of experience in benefits and leave administration preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for benefit-related questions.
• Administer medical, dental, life and disability insurances, pension and retirement plans, leaves, time off benefits, etc.
• Coordinate complex leave programs such as FMLA, PFML, paid time off, Short Term Disability.
• Become subject matter expert in administering multiple benefits, including union/non-union CBAs.
• Manage benefit enrollments/terminations, claims resolution, and billing.
• Open enrollment communications and coordination.
• Partner with payroll, finance, and vendors for benefit tie-outs.
• Maintain payroll and benefit system; backup payroll administrator.
• Maintain employee/medical records; ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Perform required plan audits; maintain process documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McNamara Companies is looking for a Sr. Benefits and Leave Administrator to join our team. McNamara Companies was formed through the proud union of McNamara Contracting and AVR – two organizations with a shared commitment to excellence. As one company, our mission is to construct communities with superior service and products driven by innovation, determination and integrity. To be successful in this role, the individual must have exceptional customer service skills, strong attention to detail, be a self-starter, and have a thorough understanding of benefits, retirement, and leave administration in the state of MN.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary point of contact for benefit-related questions and navigation.
• Administer benefit programs including but not limited to medical, dental, life and disability insurances, pension and retirement plans, leaves, time off benefits, etc.
• Coordinate complex leave and time off administration such as paid time off, Short Term Disability, FMLA, PFML, etc.
• Become subject matter expert in administrating multiple types of employee benefits, including non-union, benefits defined in Highway Heavy CBA’s and other CBA’s
• Manage benefit enrollments and terminations, claims resolution, and billing
• Communicate and coordinate annual open enrollment
• Partner with payroll, finance, and external vendors to confirm weekly and monthly financial tie-outs of union and non-union benefits
• Prepare all required plan communications to participants
• Maintain payroll and benefit system
• Serve as the backup payroll administrator
• Maintain employee and medical records according to company, local, state and federal requirements
• Perform required plan audits, as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and other agency rules and regulations pertaining to area(s) of responsibility
• Maintain accurate and up to date process documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources
• 7+ years of experience in benefits and leave administration, preferred
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment
• Ability to uphold confidentiality standards
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable with multiple demands and changing priorities
• Analytical focus and self-motivation to document process and improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution, match and profit sharing
• Life insurance, voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off for new employees + 8 company paid holidays

This position offers a starting range of $89,000 to $109,000 per year with a bonus potential of up to $10,000 depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVR, a McNamara Company, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status.

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McNamara Companies highly encourages Women, People of Color, Veterans and people of all abilities to apply.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background checks and drug screening.