Benefits Specialist

Benefits

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Job Posting End Date: June 11, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $64,480 to $90,230 ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 06/11/2026 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services including but not limited to classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development. We are looking for a Benefits Specialist with a strong emphasis in Benefits and Leaves to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in serving as a point of contact for employees seeking information regarding benefit offerings or changes and leave requests. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of June 15th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480 to $90,230 ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Benefits Specialist. Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking information regarding benefit offerings or changes and leave requests. Coordinate with third-party vendors and administrators to review and process status changes, ensure timely eligibility file reconciliation, and review claims. Provide guidance and support to employees seeking information on COBRA and retiree benefits. Advise managers and employees on the interaction and coordination of county benefits. Facilitate initial intake processing for leave types including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Minnesota Paid Leave. Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for enrollments, status changes, leave requests, and accommodations. Ensure communication methods and support tools are standardized to provide consistent support to both employees and vendors. Create and prepare information presented during the orientation and onboarding process. Advise employees and managers on benefit, leave, and accommodation implications. Organize the logistics of the county's annual open enrollment including vendor coordination, system testing, status tracking, and organizational communication. Recommend strategies to improve education of benefit offerings to the organization and improve efficiency. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field. Experience in benefits and/or leaves administration. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Organizational skills. Strong communication and listening skills. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipu