Benefits:

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Benefits Specialist Maple Grove, MN Hybrid Schedule (1-2 days a week in office)

Thrifty White Pharmacy is seeking out a full-time Benefits Specialist in Maple Grove, MN to process benefit enrollments and changes, ensuring accurate and timely updates.

A few of the primary responsibilities include:

Manage data file feeds between the Benefit Enrollment system and benefit Providers;

Conduct regular audits of benefit records to ensure accuracy of enrollments and deductions;

Create and distribute communications to employees on benefit options, resources, and enrollment processes;

Manage Benefit Enrollment system updates, plan changes, communication, and documents so employees have the most up to date information;

Process benefit elections, changes, terminations, and other confidential forms in Payroll and the Benefit Enrollment system;

Assist in managing the Cobra process for termed or retired employees;

Manage employee missed deductions;

Process Flexible Spending accounts;

Manage Health Club Reimbursement;

Assist in coordinating the annual Open Enrollment process, including communications, checklists, and resource preparation; Process all Open Enrollment benefit changes;

Provide guidance and support to employees on benefit related questions;

Assist in managing the 401K process;

Manage the Health Savings Account (HSA) process;

Provide documentation/information with requests from the state;

Maintain Anniversary Awards;

Monitor and manage Pharmacist, Nurse, and Intern credentials (licenses, Hep B, CPR, etc.);

Monitor 90 Day and Annual Hourly Store Performance Reviews for timely completion;

Participate in the planning of the Annual Manager's Meeting event in Fargo, ND;

Serve as back up to the Benefits Manager.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field is preferred;

A minimum of two years experience in benefits and/or human resources support;

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Detail oriented;

Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and understand and carry out written and oral instruction;

Understand and implement regulations affecting benefits administration;

Competent in using an HRIS system, benefits enrollment system, and all Microsoft Office programs;

Microsoft Excel experience in utilizing formulas to assist in audits and Benefit Department projects is preferred (ex: SMIF, VLOOKUP)

Experience working in Canva creating documents and flyers is preferred;

Knowledge of benefits recordkeeping and reporting procedures;

Ability to operate our computerized management information and electronic document tracking systems;

Punctuality and reliable attendance is required.

We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid holidays and vacations, and a store discount for you and your family.

Thrifty White Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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