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Manager, Benefits Administration / HR Operations

Minneapolis, MN, 55401Full-time$98k2026-08-11 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage day-to-day HR operational service delivery, benefits administration, and vendor relationships to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant HR processes in a shared services model.

Role type

Manager, HR Operations & Benefits Administration

Builds

Reliable HR services, optimized operational processes, and compliant employee lifecycle management

Domain

Utilities / Energy / Human Resources

Required skills

HR operations management, benefits administration, vendor management, process improvement, compliance with federal/state laws, HRIS proficiency, budget management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Master's degree in HR or Business, HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM), scaling shared services models, experience with geographically dispersed populations, union/non-union benefit program support

Technologies

Workday, UKG, ServiceNow, MS Office (Advanced Excel)

Responsibilities

Oversee HR operations including benefits enrollment, I-9 verification, and policy enforcement; manage HR vendor relationships and performance metrics; develop SOPs and dashboards for operational reporting; lead and develop HR Operations staff; ensure compliance with laws and internal controls.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership