We are looking for an experienced Benefits Specialist to fill a role within a logistics company in Faribault.  Responsibilities in this role include benefit administration, communication, strategy, and overall ownership of benefits. The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for partnering with the benefits broker and leadership team to plan on future benefits and will be the subject matter expert and owner of all benefit related tasks and duties.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Responsible for accurate and compliant Administration of medical, dental, disability, life, retirement, flexible spending benefit, and any other benefit programs
• Maintains all records related to company benefit plans and compliance with applicable laws.
• Analyzes and processes benefit information
• Reviews monthly billing for payment, sending information to appropriate vendors, and making changes as needed
• Provides input and recommendations on the design of the benefits package to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements
• Prepares communication documents, announcements, and other materials used to communicate benefit procedures to employees including new hire and open enrollment materials 
• Advises employees regarding all benefit issues and questions
• Responsible for billing and reconciliation of all benefits as well as the processing of payroll related benefits items
• Assures company compliance with ERISA and ACA
• Coordinates and leads the retirement and other plan audits with the appropriate vendors
• Develops and rolls out benefit orientation for new hires and open enrollment and trains all new HR staff on the company’s benefit programs
• Maintains a solid working relationship with the benefits broker and Corporate and Field HR team

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 7+ years’ experience working in benefits required, or a combination of education and experience 
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and databases
• Ability to analyze, manipulate data in excel using VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables and other intermediate functions
• Ability and willingness to question things and take action
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated organization skills, attention to detail and prioritization abilities