Systemwide Benefits & Retirement Admin Lead

mnstate.edu; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota State System Office in Saint Paul seeks a State Program Admin Manager to oversee systemwide benefits and retirement administration. This role provides leadership across the HR Shared Services model, driving high-quality, compliant service delivery and building a high-performing team focused on customer outcomes.

The position demands strategic vision, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and a track record of improving processes within public sector HR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional HR experience in benefits, retirement, payroll, HRIS, or related disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience.
• Experience administering employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and ACA compliance.
• Experience interpreting employment laws, contracts, and policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the effectiveness, quality, and consistency of benefits and retirement service delivery across the Minnesota State system.
• Plan, organize, direct, and manage systemwide benefits and retirement administration functions.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership over benefits delivery within the HR Shared Services model.
• Ensure alignment between enterprise strategy, regulatory requirements, and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS

Supervision

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

SCUPPS/SEMA4

Job description

Minnesota State System Office in Saint Paul seeks a State Program Admin Manager to oversee systemwide benefits and retirement administration. This role provides leadership across the HR Shared Services model, driving high-quality, compliant service delivery and building a high-performing team focused on customer outcomes.

The position demands strategic vision, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and a track record of improving processes within public sector HR.