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CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons. CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Benefits Manager
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103 days ago
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Benefits Manager
CentraCare
Find your purpose as the Benefits Manager at CentraCare. The Benefits Manager leads the administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits, well-being programs, and absence processes while supporting the overall benefit strategy for a large, complex healthcare workforce. The Benefits Manager partners closely with HR, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, Labor Relations, and external vendors to deliver a seamless and supportive employee experience. The Benefits Manager plays a key role in shaping long-term benefits strategy, evaluating plan performance, and recommending enhancements that strengthen recruitment, retention, and employee engagement. Schedule: - Full-time 80 hours every 2 weeks - Monday-Friday Days - Majority remote with occasional need for onsite meetings or trainings. Pay and Benefits: - Starting pay begins at $110,385.85 per year and increases with experience - Salary range: $110,385.85 - $165,611.63 per year - Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate - We offer a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, PTO, 401(k) retirement plan & match, LTD and STD, tuition reimbursement, discounts at local and national businesses and so much more! Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, leave management, or related HR specialty; experience in healthcare strongly preferred. - 2+ years of people management experience with a demonstrated ability to influence, mentor, and guide teams. - Experience with UKG and Oracle preferred. - Experience working with unionized workforces preferred. - Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits and leave regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRA. - Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and benefit platforms at scale. - Proven ability to build partnerships, influence decisions, and communicate complex topics clearly. - Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, etc.). - Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Core Functions: Benefits Administration and Strategy - Serve as subject matter expert and provide daily oversight for employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, disability, and supplemental benefit programs. - Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, communications, issue resolution, and post-enrollment audits. - Serve as the primary liaison with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators; monitor service levels and escalate issues as needed. - Analyze plan performance, utilization, and cost trends; recommend plan design changes or vendor adjustments to support cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction. - Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc.). - Maintain accurate benefit records and collaborate with payroll, HRIS, and IS&T to ensure proper deductions and data integrity. - Support wellness initiatives tailored to the unique needs of healthcare workers, including programs supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. - Evaluate participation and outcomes; adjust strategies to improve engagement and impact. Use data to assess program performance, utilization, employee needs, and benchmark against market trends and peer companies. - Partner with Labor Relations to ensure benefit and absence administration aligns with collective bargaining agreements. - Support contract interpretation related to benefits and leaves; participate in discussions that support negotiations as needed. - Lead complex projects within the benefits space including the research, development, implementation, and communication of advanced benefits and leaves strategies. Absence Management - Oversee all leave and company absence programs, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and internal leave and time-off policies while partnering with our leave TPA. - Ensure consistent, compliant administration of leaves across a 24/7 healthcare environment. - Provide guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners on leave processes, timelines, and documentation. - Coordinate with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure accurate tracking and pay processing during leaves. - Other managerial duties as assigned.
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