Benefits Manager

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At Sky Water, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.

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Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

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Sky Water is hiring a Benefits Manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance, operational accuracy, and employee support. This role requires strong attention to detail, a working knowledge of benefits regulations, and the ability to collaborate effectively across HR and payroll functions. The ideal candidate brings experience with HRIS system integrations and contributes to process improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

• Manage daily operations of health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and retirement plans
• Serve as primary contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries, claims resolution, and enrollment support
• Oversee annual open enrollment, including system setup, employee communications, and vendor coordination
• Manage vendor relationships for all benefit plans

• Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to maintain accurate benefits data and troubleshoot system issues
• Lead testing and implementation of benefits-related system upgrades or integrations
• Partner with vendors to ensure data feeds and file transfers are timely and accurate

• Partner with payroll to ensure benefit deductions are accurate and timely
• Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate adjustments with finance as needed
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies between HRIS and payroll systems

• Prepare and analyze benefits reports for audits, budgeting, and compliance
• Manage 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation and SOPs for benefits processes

• Own leave of absence administration across all sites and manage state specific disability or leave regulations
• Partner with employees, leaders, and vendor on leave of absences

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a mid-to-large organization
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG) and benefits integrations
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and benefits compliance
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience with system testing, data mapping, or workflow documentation
  
  Ability to translate technical system issues into user-friendly solutions
• Commitment to employee experience and continuous process improvement
• Ability to travel in the US for open…