Benefits/HR Assistant

Benefits/ HR Assistant: II

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 2 days per week in office at Inver Grove Heights Corporate Office

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract to Hire
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $23.00 $26.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and communication of the company's benefits programs regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment and other requirements. Ensures company compliance with federal, state and local laws. Working under moderate supervision where authority to take action is limited to established policy, this role assists with the administration of various benefit programs including but not limited to group health, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, 401(k) and retirement. Receives detailed instructions on most work. Works on assignments that are routine in nature. May require some analysis and individual judgment. Acquires and applies job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. This is a hybrid role in the office 2 days a week at our Inver Grove Heights Corporate Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify the calculation of periodic premium and administrative statements for all group insurance policies, processes vendor invoices for payment, and prepare spreadsheets for accounting.
• Answer routine employee questions. Escalate or coordinate as necessary with the applicable subject matter expert.
• Handle routine mail and mailings for department. Accurately complete benefit questionnaires/forms, administer Qualified Medical Child Support Orders including enrollment in benefits, and verify information on forms submitted by employees.
• Facilitate the premium payment process for employees on leave of absence. Coordinate eligibility for retiree medical and retiree life enrollment.
• FSA & COBRA error reports, Adoption Assistance administration, misc filing, and other work as assigned.

Required Experience

• 1 2 years related experience in administering benefit programs
• Previous Benefits support experience
• Experience with leave of absence administration

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with AI
• Excel experience

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of human resources and benefits, mathematical skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, customer service skills including verbal communication
• Ability to recognize challenges and solve from established options; investigate and recommend process improvements
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products; experience with Payroll, HRIS and benefits databases
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Ability to work independently in functional area
• Must be highly organized and able to manage time well in order to meet deadlines

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

About the Client

This client is a Fortune 500 agricultural cooperative the largest of its kind in the United States founded in 1931 and owned by the farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives it serves across the country. With operations spanning grain handling and marketing, agronomy and crop inputs, food processing, financial services, and energy distribution, the organization serves customers in 65 countries and employs more than 10,000 professionals worldwide. Teams include agronomists, grain merchandisers, energy distribution specialists, financial services professionals, and supply chain and logistics experts who work together in a values-driven cooperative model dedicated to supporting American agriculture and the global food supply.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10819

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