Wenger Corporation · 2 months ago
HR Benefits Specialist
Owatonna, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $70K/yrWenger Corporation is a privately-held, international market leader of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. They are seeking a Benefits Specialist to contribute to the health and well-being programs by establishing and maintaining competitive benefit offerings that promote retention and attract top talent.
EducationMusic
Responsibilities
Administers to benefit enrollment, changes, and terminations
Audits enrollment and processes weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual benefit invoices
Maintains and accurately updates employee records in HRIS and payroll files as necessary
Delivers New Hire Benefit Orientation
Supports annual Benefit Open Enrollment and other related benefit events including vendor coordination, Team Member communication and system updates
Partner with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and timely updates for benefits related changes
Supports payroll, operations and administrative services as needed
Responds to benefit-related questions and concerns
Coordinates the COBRA process with our third-party administrator
Coordinates all Medical and Personal Leaves of Absence in conjunction with our third-party administrator and Team Members
Coordinates state Workforce Certificate programs and partner with internal departments to complete job and monthly reporting
Coordinate compliance reporting including 5500s, ACA, AAP, and EERISA
Proactively communicates with Team Members to understand leave programs and coordination of benefits
Oversees and administers to the Corporate Wellness Program
Proactively researches state sick and leave laws to ensure compliance
Provides front desk / switchboard surge support
Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in HR or a related field
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
High level of interpersonal and discretionary skills to provide excellent customer care and maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated experience with HRIS
Ability to work independently, as a team, and prioritize tasks effectively
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Commitment to on-going professional development in support of career pathway, continuous process improvement, and department and company objectives
Preferred
PHR / SPHR, SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP certification
Benefits
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Wenger Corporation
Wenger Corporation is a performing arts company that provides music and theatre education.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Thomas
President and CEO
Taunia Suckert, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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