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Tennant Company · 10 hours ago

Benefits Manager

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, committed to developing innovative and sustainable solutions. The Benefits Manager will oversee the administration and compliance of employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with organizational goals.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of benefits administration programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, leave, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives

Oversee benefit vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring and issue resolution

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, FMLA)

Lead annual open enrollment planning and execution, including communications, system updates, and vendor coordination

Respond to complex employee inquiries and resolve escalated issues

Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefits administration and reporting

Analyze benefits utilization and trends to support program evaluation and decision-making

Perform staff management and administrative responsibilities of: recruitment, performance evaluation, mentoring, skills development, disciplinary actions and salary management

Manage staffing and budgetary requirements to ensure organizations’ effectiveness

Sets department performance standards and ensure process adherence

Manage benefits-related projects, including M&A integration, system upgrades, and policy development

Continuously evaluate processes to improve quality and timeliness of delivered solutions

Qualification

Benefits administrationHRIS managementCompliance knowledgeSupervisory experienceCEBS certificationProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience

8+ years of experience in benefits administration, total rewards or related experience

3+ years of prior supervisory/ project management experience

Experience with managing benefit programs and setup with an HRIS platform (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Thorough understanding of benefit plan design, administration, compliance, and best practices

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Preferred

Master's degree in related field

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Company

Tennant Company

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Tennant Company is a recognized leader of the cleaning industry.

Founded in 1870

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tennantrecon.com

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