{"id":130780,"date":"2026-08-11T13:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/1469460_1786454676-benefits-specialist-maple-grove-minnesota\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T17:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:25:55","slug":"1469460_1786454676-benefits-specialist-maple-grove-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/1469460_1786454676-benefits-specialist-maple-grove-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/1469460_1786454676\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3>Benefits Specialist<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Maple Grove, MN (100% Onsite)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay Rate: <\/strong>$70,000- $80,000 a year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Position Type: <\/strong>Permanent employee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Date: <\/strong>Determined once filled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>Beacon Hill&#8217;s client is seeking a detail-oriented and employee-focused Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This role is responsible for administering and enhancing employee benefits programs while supporting key HR operations, including leave administration, HRIS management, onboarding, compliance reporting, employee communications, and HR data integrity.<\/p>\n<p>As a trusted HR partner, the Benefits Specialist collaborates with employees, leaders, vendors, and external partners to deliver a positive employee experience and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position also plays an important role in driving HR operational excellence through process improvement initiatives, HR reporting and metrics, HRIS maintenance, and cross-functional support, including serving as a backup resource for payroll processing. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving systems, processes, and employee support services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong> Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"___be36l80 fbotcpb fy77jfu f6dzj5z\">\n<div class=\"fai-CopilotMessage r1f6yzd6 ___1fjo9g7 f1g2tzg5 fgct6un fy77jfu f2c7lf3\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;groupper&quot;:{&quot;tabbability&quot;:2},&quot;focusable&quot;:{}}\">\n<div id=\"copilot-message-_r_uo_\" class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__content r1izxv8h ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"___1vve6yh f22iagw f1vx9l62 f122n59 f3bhgqh f1mnxvew fly5x3f\">\n<div class=\"___j4vmuw0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 f1869bpl fly5x3f fbc6vix\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"loading-message\" data-fui-focus-visible=\"\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"response-id_r_um_\" class=\"___1yop6mf f336tjw f9ijwd5 fz7g6wx fod5ikn f1s184ao\" data-testid=\"lastChatMessage\">\n<div class=\"___1peis63 f22iagw f1063pyq f6jr5hl f1c88k3p\">\n<div class=\"___4htdyp0 fz7g6wx fy77jfu\">\n<div class=\"___1j4t0a1 f1lmfglv f1abmfm4\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"markdown-reply\" data-message-type=\"Chat\">\n<div class=\"___nfp7g60 f22iagw f1vx9l62 fkmyikg fk15e71 f1k953kz f137keqj f1rncccw f1stllg3 f1w4kmmc f1tric3v f10dk5ic fx8cdsv f16nlwsl f1eookvz fhjrts3 fqugt2f f18d18k8 f1v1vhmp f1hdmul3 f198vjnp f2dshw1 fjpjndq fnmj2pj ffrrb40 f1mon110 fhajzam fimndk6 fxv4dng fb1rn9k f59wlhv f1xmfh30 f18yf5o5 fmr6chf fw8qy2q ff161sd f1qr7t77 f1yyogn1 foogchg fp5872b f1tpb8gf f1hdgrc8 f1vatr43 frkxccd f9pdzkb f158oiaz ft5kggy f5l4ui7 f13j03li f18xdoka f8off4e f1go6zfc f128n2ra f1jpxw2j f1lwd9n0 fy0b8hm f1g2633v fx4kvgi fkvolse f1gxrt3a f1os76ua f1js9cnw f1g87ej0 freluf8 f1yggaq6 f2i3chp f1151osp florpoh f35kzfz ftp9m57 f1e288vi fz62hnz fixvuys f1nmofwh fc1c6mv f18a2er7 fhvkrdl fhxnn68 f1oce4bo fvhlfan f7tc0t0 f1ngf1n2 ffrzq6x f1yjiq2m f1aqdgql f1huvaf f10ij78l f1k94sa4 fkmfumq f1jvzkyl f1eu24ob f1xbfc1f fmf0lwf f107dsy8 f3w566c f4648sl f13zpkng f7unjfp f8p1rz fzu6h1w f1i1bi6h f1smo7hi f1sk1xod f1kgogdq f1gjktkp ft608jz f1o9wiiv fg3xr24 fhd155k f1b8gl2e fg4b9ou flb4lo fdicbfk fgwcyh1 f1jbds0d f1fb9uea f1stuka4 fcrtu6g fwqh0xn f11w66yg f6e0e65 f1vvgu0 f1607507 fgct6un f1ec1nbe fg3fpv7 f1m9bycv f1ntoah8 f1b694rt faql4r2 fpjuhzh fmavl6h f1d9bsk fmzhlt0 f145l92p fwkyaqm f129obh1 f19la9g f127w39w fr0ux9m fxhidck f1cu4h9j f1wnbo7v f1eueg4z fy9c24f f1h2o91j f1iw08fq f19n0e5\">\n<ul>\n<li>Administer and support employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans. Process enrollments, life event changes, terminations, beneficiary updates, and eligibility changes while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with plan provisions. Coordinate open enrollment activities, employee communications, benefit education sessions, and post-enrollment audits and reconciliations.<\/li>\n<li>Manage leave administration processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers&#8217; compensation, parental leave, military leave, and company-sponsored leave programs. Coordinate documentation with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and third-party administrators while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as the primary HRIS administrator for employee data, benefits, and HR records within Paycom and related HR systems. Maintain employee demographic, employment, compensation, and benefit information; conduct system audits; support upgrades, testing, and process improvements; and create workflows, electronic forms, and system documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Provide day-to-day HR operational support by coordinating onboarding activities, new hire paperwork, benefit enrollment, orientation, employee offboarding, COBRA administration, employment verifications, unemployment claims, and HR correspondence. Maintain electronic personnel files and ensure compliance with record retention requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Support payroll operations by serving as a backup resource for payroll processing, verifying benefit deductions, pay changes, and leave-related adjustments, assisting with payroll audits and reconciliations, and partnering with payroll to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Act as the primary liaison between employees and external vendors including benefit carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, wellness partners, and leave management providers. Resolve enrollment discrepancies, billing issues, eligibility concerns, and service-related questions while supporting vendor evaluations and new program implementations.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with compliance initiatives related to ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Section 125, FMLA, ADA, workers&#8217; compensation, and other employment regulations. Support reporting requirements, benefit invoice reconciliation, monthly billing accuracy, audit preparation, and maintenance of compliance documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and analytics related to benefits, leave administration, employee demographics, and HR operations. Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, recommend process improvements, and provide reporting support for HR leadership, executive teams, and board-level stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions regarding benefits, leave programs, policies, and wellness initiatives. Develop and distribute employee communications, conduct benefit orientation sessions, and promote employee awareness and utilization of available programs and resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Required<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.<\/li>\n<li>3-5 years of progressive experience in benefits administration and HR operations.<\/li>\n<li>Experience administering leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers&#8217; compensation.<\/li>\n<li>Strong HRIS experience with systems such as Paycom, Workday, UKG, ADP Workforce Now, or similar platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Experience supporting employee benefits programs and open enrollment activities.<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and related employment regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, generate reports, and perform reconciliations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR, or related HR certification.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.<\/li>\n<li>Experience supporting HRIS implementations, system enhancements, or optimization projects.<\/li>\n<li>Prior payroll processing or payroll administration experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/counter.adcourier.com\/YWRtaW5taW4uMDUxMzEuMTI1ODRAYmVhY29uaGlsbC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1469460_1786454676<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"otherId\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/1469460_1786454676\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":3770,"template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Maple Grove, Minnesota","_application":"adminmin.05131.12584@beaconhill.aplitrak.com","_company_name":"Beacon Hill Staffing Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[221,192],"job-types":[18,2],"class_list":["post-130780","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job-type-direct-permanent","job-type-full-time"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Benefits Specialist Maple Grove Minnesota<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Benefits Specialist Maple Grove Minnesota - Apply with Beacon Hill Staffing Services for this Benefits Specialist job in Maple Grove, Minnesota\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/1469460_1786454676-benefits-specialist-maple-grove-minnesota\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Benefits Specialist Maple Grove Minnesota\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Benefits Specialist Maple Grove Minnesota - Apply with Beacon Hill Staffing Services for this Benefits Specialist job in Maple Grove, Minnesota\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/1469460_1786454676-benefits-specialist-maple-grove-minnesota\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Nationwide Staffing Agency | Temp &amp; 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