Senior Benefits Partner

DigiKey

. Administer employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability and 401(k) plans .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering employee benefit plans, including compliance with PHI, HIPAA, ERISA, and ACA regulations. Proven ability to manage vendor performance and lead cross-functional projects while ensuring effective communication and customer service.

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Benefits AdministrationVendor Performance ManagementProject ManagementHRIS Systems ExperienceCompliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Benefits Plan AdministrationData ProcessingDocument ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsCustomer Engagement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten and Oral CommunicationCustomer/Client FocusProblem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SystemsWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CP®SHRM-SCP®PHR®SPHR®

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsWellness ProgramsCompliance RequirementsLeave ManagementService-Level Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability and 401(k) plans
Ensure accurate continuation, termination and application of benefits for active employees, employees on leave or accommodations, and terminated employees
Administer employee wellness programs across financial, mental, physical and social wellbeing pillars
Provide oversight and chair the employee wellness committee
Consult on complex leave and accommodation cases and develop equitable, compliant resolution recommendations
Monitor changes to state and federal employee benefit and time-away laws and regulations
Manage vendor performance, service-level agreements, customer service, client support and program utilization
Work with benefits brokers in the United States and United Kingdom
Maintain accurate work-process and practice documentation with internal and external stakeholders
Monitor and report engagement in benefit and leave plans and analyze utilization and outcomes
Lead special and cross-functional project teams and recommend solutions for assigned programs
Collaborate with the Total Rewards Team on health and wellness programs and plan designs
Perform advanced administrative and project-management work
Respond professionally to inquiries and complaints with timely, equitable resolutions
Contribute to annual open enrollment, including enrollment-guide updates, employee information sessions and HRIS testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically, 7+ years of benefits and wellness plan administration experience
Typically, 7+ years of experience in customer service
Typically, 7+ years of experience in vendor performance management
Technical proficiency and application of PHI, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, FMLA, PWFA, ADA, state and local leave and benefit compliance requirements
Experience in data processing, document management and customer engagement
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Strong project management skills
Experience working with HRIS systems and/or Workday
Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, head and other body parts
Ability to sit at a workstation and operate computer devices such as keyboard, mouse and screen
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience preferred
SHRM-CP®, SHRM-SCP®, PHR® or SPHR® Certification preferred
Required behavioral competencies include attention to detail, written and oral communication proficiency, customer/client focus, ethical conduct, human resources capacity, initiative, execution management, personal effectiveness/credibility, positive attitude, problem solving/analysis, professionalism, project management, thoroughness and time management