Benefits Administrator

The Benefits Administrator works within the Office of People and Culture and supports the Bethel employee community through the administration of Bethel's health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave plans, and voluntary benefits. This includes providing care, education and great customer service to advance our strategic pillar of creating a thriving employee culture. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter looking to grow their experience in employee benefits and leave administration while contributing to Bethel's mission to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ‑centered community. This is an in‑person role located in Arden Hills, MN. The starting salary range for this position is $59,600 - $65,000 per year. Primary Responsibilities Provide oversight and communication regarding various University benefits to employees. Provide oversight and communication regarding University retirement and pension plans, partnering with employees through the retirement process. Partner with OPC leadership to evaluate benefit options during the annual renewal process. Make recommendations based on employee feedback and knowledge of the marketplace. Meet with new and prospective (where applicable) staff and faculty to communicate benefit options as part of the onboarding process. Coordinate data transfer to external vendors for services, premiums, and plan administration. Audit and/or reconcile benefit vendor billing. Prepare, collect, and organize benefit data and documents. Serve as the University’s Privacy Officer. Leave Management – 30% Provide oversight and management of Minnesota Paid and Family Leave, Workers’ Compensation, Disability, FMLA, and leave processes. Notify and meet with all qualified employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under FMLA and Minnesota Paid and Family Leave. Assist Business Partner with ADA interactive process with employees. Benefits Enrollment – 20% Serve as the contact for benefit inquiries. Assist employees with the benefit enrollment process. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree – Business, Human Resources or a related field. Associate’s degree in business with 2+ years of experience would also be considered. Experience: 1-2 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in benefits administration and/or leave management. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities High level of customer service skills. Ability to handle employee concerns with empathy and sincerity. High sense of attentiveness and accuracy. Knowledge of state and federal regulations, benefit rules and regulations, and benefit analysis techniques. Ability and desire to learn. Have ability to work on several tasks. Able to maintain composure in complex situations. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and HRIS systems. Able to handle high degree of confidential information. Other Duties The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. Sponsorship Restrictions Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis and using a laptop daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions. Expected Hours of Work Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40‑hour‑per‑week, 12‑month‑per‑year position. Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time‑off package. Bethel University’s Christ‑centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. 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