Compeer Financial · 10 hours ago
Benefits & Leave Administration Specialist
Mankato, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expCompeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin, dedicated to providing financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. The Benefits & Leave Administration Specialist will manage the overall benefits program administration and serve as a liaison for benefits communications and leave of absence support.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRentalRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and administer all aspects of leave programs, providing end-to-end case management for FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, USERRA, pregnancy-related leaves, and other applicable programs
Coordinate closely with payroll to ensure accurate tracking of leave hours and pay
Review, interpret, and apply medical documentation to determine leave eligibility while ensuring HIPAA and team member privacy standards are met
Maintain regular communication with team members on leave and coordinate return-to-work activities
Manage Short- and Long-Term Disability programs and vendor relationships, ensuring seamless coordination between disability and leave programs
Serve as a liaison between Farm Credit Foundations and Compeer Financial for group benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement, and 401(k) plans
Communicate benefits information clearly and effectively to increase awareness, understanding, and utilization
Manage benefits enrollment processes for new hires, life events, and annual open enrollment
Respond to team member inquiries with accuracy, professionalism, and care
Support the design and administration of unique benefit and wellness offerings, including Total Wellness initiatives and the Dependent Scholarship Program
Facilitate wellness programs and serve as a resource to office Wellness Champions
Present benefit offerings during new-hire orientation and submit required payroll maintenance
Administer and manage Compeer’s team member rewards programs
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field - or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three or more years of experience in human resources or a related field, with preference given to candidates with benefits or leave administration experience
Working knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including FMLA and Workers' Compensation
Understanding of benefit programs and ability to interpret Summary Plan Documents
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate across teams
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable navigating change
Benefits
Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!
Company
Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial offers loan, rental, risk management, and other financial services to 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-20Undisclosed· $300M
Leadership Team
Jase Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Roberge
Chief Diversified Markets Officer
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