Position Summary:

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for administration, communication, and reporting for Goodwill Easter Seals MN's (GESMN) employee benefit programs, including, but not limited to health and welfare plans, COBRA, and wellness program. This position utilizes excellent customer service, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement while performing duties and responsibilities in a timely manner, in accordance with established philosophies to achieve the overall GESMN objectives.

Day in the life: In a typical day, a Benefits Administrator can expect to...

• Benefits Administration: Coordinate the administrative details of all benefit programs, including, but not limited to eligibility assessment, enrollment processing, and completing employee status changes.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Many roles are hybrid, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.
  • Work/life balance: This role is eligible to work remotely but must be based in Minnesota or Wisconsin and available to be on site as needed.

• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven presentation, facilitation, and consulting skills.
• Ability to build relationships throughout the organization at all levels.
• Ability to exercise discretion while handling confidential information.
• General knowledge of federal and state benefit regulations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite applications. Experience using Excel formulas and VLOOKUP function.

Prior Experience & Education:

• 2 years of benefits administration required.
• Experience using leading edge HRIS systems and benefits platforms required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

About Us:

• Leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization's goals and future. .
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants, and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.