Benefits Specialist (Hybrid)
Braun Intertec, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Benefits Administration Specialist
You'll be the go-to expert for all things benefits, wellbeing, and recognitionhelping employees navigate life's moments, from the everyday to the extraordinary. You'll blend technical know-how with genuine care, ensuring our programs run smoothly and our people feel supported, valued, and appreciated. Benefits Administration Administer the daily operations of our health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs with accuracy. Support employees with thoughtful, clear guidanceespecially when questions get tricky. Drive open enrollment like a pro: coordinating vendors, testing systems, and crafting communications that people actually read. Partner with Payroll to keep deductions clean and correct. Administer and support leave programs with empathy and precision. Build strong relationships with vendors and help elevate service delivery. Analyze plan performance and bring forward ideas that make our benefits better, smarter, and more meaningful. Compliance & Reporting Keep us aligned with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulations. Prepare filings, notices, and documentation with accuracy and clarity. Support audits, renewals, and RFPs with a detail-oriented mindset. Wellbeing Leadership Champion holistic wellbeing across a variety of dimensions. Launch programs, challenges, and campaigns that spark engagement. Partner with vendors to bring fresh, relevant wellbeing resources to our workforce. Track participation and feedback to continuously evolve our wellbeing strategy. Help weave wellbeing into the fabric of our culture, not just our benefits guide. Communication & Education Create engaging, easy-to-understand benefits and wellbeing communications. Lead new-hire orientations and employee education sessions with confidence and approachability. Translate complex concepts into friendly, accessible language. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related fieldor equivalent experience. 3-5 years of hands-on benefits experience with strong knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement plans. Workday experience strongly preferred. CEBS coursework is a plus. Compensation experience a plus. Experience with wellbeing or recognition programs is a plus. Strong understanding of benefits regulations. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and spot trends. Excellent communication and customer service skills. A collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and a passion for helping people. Why You'll Love It Here You'll join a supportive team that values creativity, continuous improvement, and celebrating wins. You'll have the freedom to bring new ideas to life and shape programs that truly matter. You'll work in an environment where wellbeing and recognition aren't just buzzwordsthey're part of how we operate every day. Compensation Range: $66,000.00 - $99,000.00 As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
You'll be the go-to expert for all things benefits, wellbeing, and recognitionhelping employees navigate life's moments, from the everyday to the extraordinary. You'll blend technical know-how with genuine care, ensuring our programs run smoothly and our people feel supported, valued, and appreciated. Benefits Administration Administer the daily operations of our health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs with accuracy. Support employees with thoughtful, clear guidanceespecially when questions get tricky. Drive open enrollment like a pro: coordinating vendors, testing systems, and crafting communications that people actually read. Partner with Payroll to keep deductions clean and correct. Administer and support leave programs with empathy and precision. Build strong relationships with vendors and help elevate service delivery. Analyze plan performance and bring forward ideas that make our benefits better, smarter, and more meaningful. Compliance & Reporting Keep us aligned with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulations. Prepare filings, notices, and documentation with accuracy and clarity. Support audits, renewals, and RFPs with a detail-oriented mindset. Wellbeing Leadership Champion holistic wellbeing across a variety of dimensions. Launch programs, challenges, and campaigns that spark engagement. Partner with vendors to bring fresh, relevant wellbeing resources to our workforce. Track participation and feedback to continuously evolve our wellbeing strategy. Help weave wellbeing into the fabric of our culture, not just our benefits guide. Communication & Education Create engaging, easy-to-understand benefits and wellbeing communications. Lead new-hire orientations and employee education sessions with confidence and approachability. Translate complex concepts into friendly, accessible language. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related fieldor equivalent experience. 3-5 years of hands-on benefits experience with strong knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement plans. Workday experience strongly preferred. CEBS coursework is a plus. Compensation experience a plus. Experience with wellbeing or recognition programs is a plus. Strong understanding of benefits regulations. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and spot trends. Excellent communication and customer service skills. A collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and a passion for helping people. Why You'll Love It Here You'll join a supportive team that values creativity, continuous improvement, and celebrating wins. You'll have the freedom to bring new ideas to life and shape programs that truly matter. You'll work in an environment where wellbeing and recognition aren't just buzzwordsthey're part of how we operate every day. Compensation Range: $66,000.00 - $99,000.00 As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.