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Benefits & Leave Specialist

Circle Pines, MN 55014

Posted: 07/17/25 Industry: Human Resources Job Number: 00006D31 Pay Rate: 75000.00

Job Description

Seeking Benefits & Leave Expertise - Hybrid/Remote - Direct Hire!

Are you a skilled Benefits and Leave Specialist ready for your next big career move?

THE RIGHT STAFF is excited to partner with a dynamic global distributor in search of a knowledgeable Benefits & Leave Specialist to strengthen their Total Rewards team. In this vital role, you'll take ownership of employee benefits, leaves, and wellness programs - all while ensuring top-tier employee experience and full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Essential Job Duties:
• Be the go-to expert for all things benefits, managing day-to-day transactions and inquiries within Ceridian Dayforce.
• Welcome new hires with clear benefits overviews, seamless enrollment support, and thoughtful answers to their questions.
• Conduct regular audits to guarantee benefit data is accurate and up to date across platforms and with carriers.
• Oversee a variety of leaves (FMLA, disability, parental, military), collaborating with third-party vendors and HR colleagues to ensure every case is handled properly.
• Partner with Payroll on benefit deductions, paid leave coordination, and collecting premiums during leaves.
• Manage enrollment updates tied to life events, new hires, and departures for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and related plans across North America.
• Reconcile carrier invoices monthly, investigating and correcting discrepancies promptly.
• Support crucial compliance reporting like ACA and OSHA, maintaining meticulous, audit-ready benefit records.
• Champion wellness initiatives, building a program that helps employees thrive.
• Spot system improvement opportunities in Dayforce, collaborating closely with the HRIS team to drive efficiencies.
• Oversee COBRA processes to stay ahead of regulatory timelines.
• Lend a hand with workers' compensation claims, communicating with providers and insurance contacts.
• Play a key role in open enrollment: system testing, clear communications, proactive follow-ups, and thorough audits.

Minimum Requirements:
• 3-5 years of direct experience administering employee benefits programs, including managing leave of absence cases (in a self-funded insurance environment preferred).
• Familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce, ideally 1-2 years of hands-on use.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local compliance requirements related to benefits and leave administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Position Benefits, Pay, & Schedule:
• Direct-hire opportunity with competitive benefits package included.
• Position is stationed at Blaine, MN facility.
• Hybrid flexible schedule available after training.
• Pay ranges from $75k to $85k annually, depending on experience level.
• Core business hours 8 am to 5 pm, some flexibility on start/end times.

APPLY NOW!
Qualified candidates may apply by sending their resumes to edn8@therightstaff.com

We thank all interested candidates. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To view additional positions and apply directly, go to our website: www.therightstaff.com/searchjobsnow

THE RIGHT STAFF wants to help you succeed! Our team of seasoned professionals works to match you to the best job, best fit, and best location. Contract assignments to full-time permanent positions, we are here to assist YOU! Let us help YOU create YOUR Success!

THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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