Actus Nutrition · 4 hours ago
Benefits & Leave Specialist
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expActus Nutrition is focused on creating high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. The Benefits and Leave Specialist will be responsible for administering employee benefit programs and managing leave of absence processes across all U.S. locations, ensuring compliance with regulations and serving as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits and leave.
Dietary SupplementsFood and BeverageWholesale
Responsibilities
Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), workers’ compensation, and wellness programs from onboarding through termination, including COBRA administration
Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS and benefits systems to ensure compliance and accuracy
Coordinate annual open enrollment, including communication materials and system updates
Process benefit elections, qualifying life event changes, and ensure timely updates to carriers and payroll
Act as the primary liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve eligibility issues, claims, and escalations
Prepare regular reports on enrollment, costs, and compliance; assist with internal and external audits
Respond to benefit-related inquiries, provide guidance on plan options, and deliver exceptional customer service
Administer and coordinate all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, personal leaves, parental leave, military leave, and company-sponsored leave programs
Partner with leave management vender to oversee all aspects of leave and disability claims
Track leave usage and collaborate with HR Managers and Payroll to ensure accurate pay and benefits
Coordinate return-to-work process, including fitness-for-duty documentation and communication with managers
Serve as the primary contact for ADA compliance and accommodation requests
Evaluate, research, and administer workplace accommodation requests; facilitate the interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations
Develop and deliver training programs on federal and state disability and leave laws
Act as the subject matter expert for leave programs under the guidance of HR leadership
Interpret and administer leave policies in compliance with applicable laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.)
Perform special projects and other responsibilities as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent degree
3–4 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on benefits and leave administration
Experience managing group health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans, including COBRA and open enrollment
Familiarity with multistate benefit and leave laws
Proficiency with HRIS systems (UKG experience preferred)
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to apply regulatory requirements pragmatically while supporting operational goals and company interests
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interpret and process paperwork accurately and explain benefit programs clearly
Preferred
Manufacturing industry experience preferred
HR certification (SHRM, CEBS, or similar) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Healthy 401(k) company match program
Company
Actus Nutrition
Actus Nutrition is a manufacturer of protein, casein, and food ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-11
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