Employee Benefits Specialist

Overview Advent Talent Group is seeking an Employee Benefits Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. This role supports an organization during a transition period within its Total Rewards function, ensuring continuity and stability in U.S. benefits and Leave of Absence administration. The position focuses on day‑to‑day benefits operations, LOA coordination, and vendor management across multiple states, serving as a key point of contact for employees, payroll, and external partners. Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) Type: Contract until the end of the year Pay Rate: $40-45/hour Hours: Full-time Responsibilities Administer U.S. health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits. Manage employee benefit eligibility, enrollments, life event changes, and terminations in compliance with plan rules and regulations. Serve as the primary operational contact for benefits vendors, carriers, and external brokers to resolve day‑to‑day issues. Support employees with benefit inquiries, enrollment guidance, and claims navigation to ensure a positive experience. Reconcile benefits eligibility files, carrier data feeds, and monthly billing; resolve discrepancies with HRIS and payroll partners. Coordinate Leave of Absence (LOA) and Workers’ Compensation cases with third‑party administrators. Ensure accurate alignment between leave status, benefits continuation, and payroll deductions. Improve consistency and clarity of LOA communications for employees and managers. Qualifications 8–10+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration or total rewards operations. Strong knowledge of U.S. health & welfare benefits, retirement plans, and leave management practices. Hands‑on experience working with benefits brokers, carriers, and third‑party administrators. Proficiency using HRIS and benefits administration systems to manage eligibility and enrollments. Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, auditing, and reporting. Experience partnering closely with payroll teams to ensure accurate deductions and contributions. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication skills with a service‑oriented, detail‑driven mindset. Benefits Medical Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Advent Talent Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Advent Talent Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advent Talent Group