Benefits & Leave Manager

Benefits & Leave Manager

Plymouth, MN

Direct Hire

$75-95k

*Hybrid option available

*This is an individual contributor position, no direct reports

Kelly is seeking a Benefits & Leave Manager to work with our client, a global and innovative manufacturing leader, on a direct hire basis.

The Benefits & Leave Manager will:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, disability, and leave of absence
• Support benefits-related processes such as enrollments, billing reconciliation, compliance reporting, and employee communications
• Assist with retirement plan administration, including employee education and audit support
• Coordinate employee onboarding, benefits orientation, and related training initiatives
• Manage workers’ compensation and ensure timely reporting and compliance with applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate HRIS and benefits data across internal and third-party systems
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and reporting requirements
• Contribute to employee engagement, wellness, and organizational programs
• Assist with HR projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide general support to HR leadership and participate in cross-functional efforts as needed

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing benefits and leave coordination in a company with multiple sites and over 500 employees
• Direct experience with benefit integration during company acquisitions is highly desired
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, benefits compliance, and HRIS/benefits platforms
• High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proven ability to effectively administer complex benefits and leave programs in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Interviews are happening now! If qualified and interested, please apply to this posting ASAP or directly send your resume to SARP028@kellyservices.com.