HR Operations and Benefit Specialist

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Northmarq is hiring a HR Operations & Benefit Specialist in the Minneapolis, MN headquarters office. In this role, you’ll join a collaborative HR team and can make an immediate impact to our culture through various HR initiatives. In this role you will partner with various mid to senior level leaders nationally, providing advice and guidance to help administer benefits, and address questions as they arise. 

*This position offers a flexible work environment and is available for an immediate start.

• Administer benefit programs and coordinate annual enrollment.
• Maintain accurate records related to hiring, transferring, LOA, promoting and terminations in coordination with other HR team members.
• Gain proficiency in HR operations functions (HRIS, payroll, etc.) to provide support as needed.
• Reconcile and submit monthly benefit invoices, troubleshooting issues directly with vendors as required.
• Administer onboarding process in coordination with other team members, ensuring that new hire and training tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Lead and facilitate new hire orientation sessions.
• Update policies and assist with management/updates/rollouts on intranet as needed.
• Escalating employee issues or concerns as appropriate.
• Support various HR projects and culture related initiatives, including employee events, employee giving campaign and community involvement initiatives.

Education:  Associate or Bachelor's degree

Work Experience: 1 - 3 Years experience, preferably with benefit administration exposure.

Demonstrated Technical Competencies:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• HRIS experience required, preferably ADP.

Demonstrated Professional Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments; able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills to reflect level of responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail.

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

Minnesota Residents: Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for the HR Operations & Benefits Specialist position is $60,000.00 annually or [$28.85 per hour] to $75,000.00 annually [or $36.06 per hour]. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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