Benefits Specialist; Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Process 403(b)/401(k), scholarship, student, retiree and LOA billings, cash accumulation funds, excess liability and adoption reimbursement, pension processing, life insurance, and HSA.
• Respond, investigate, and follow up as needed on employee, supervisor and vendor inquiries.
• Enter HR system data, additional payments and deduction changes such as 403(b), 401(k), HSA catch‑up, reimbursement account corrections, premium deductions and refunds.
• Use and update HR systems, benefit productivity tools and vendor databases.
• Analyze and maintain data integrity in pre‑tax and after‑tax benefit systems.
• Reconcile and remit all vendor‑managed plans.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and databases.
• Effectively communicate benefit plan policies and guidelines to employees and supervisors.

This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of the Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester, MN for occasional on‑site expectations based on business needs.

• Associate Degree in business or accounting or 2 years of experience relevant to employee benefits.
• Previous experience with reconciliation strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer system software (word processing, spreadsheet, relational database, and report writers) required.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based and multi‑tasking environment.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Detail oriented with accuracy, timeliness, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent math skills and ability to analyze problems and determine appropriate solutions.

Experience with reconciliations and general ledger along with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

$26.63 - $35.98 per hour.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes

Full Time. Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. 80 hours per week. Hybrid position.

Nonexempt.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide information to confirm work authorization.