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The Benefits Administrator position supports all aspects of the Corporate Benefits function; responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, legal, FSAs, HSAs, life insurance and retirement plans. The benefits administrator also provides customer service to employees and HR business partners and assists with providing quality benefit plans, investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs and provides analytical and technical support in the delivery of the benefits programs. Position Details: Location: This position in based out of our St. Paul, MN office Hybrid work environment - 60/40 model No immigration sponsorship available for this position What you will do: Assists in the management of health, welfare and retirement benefits plans, programs and policies to ensure accurate and effective administration. Works with vendor partners to implement benefit programs and to research and resolve employee issues and/or data corrections. Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Determines the best plan administrative and management options by working with the third-party administrator. Coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services and plan administration. Works effectively to make sure the plans run smoothly.Investigates discrepancies and provides information in non-routine situations. Evaluates and revises internal processes to increase efficiency. Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations. Assists in ensuring timeliness and accuracy of required filings. Oversees maintenance of employee benefits files and updating of employee payroll records. Provides the technical support to test system functionality and works with end users to provide system support and troubleshoot system problems. Audits the accuracy and performance of functions performed by plan vendors and third-party administrators. Prepares, collects and organizes data for actuarial assessments. Participates in the development, design and distribution of communication materials for new hires, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provides training and support to Benefit Coordinators. Provide support to employees, retirees and HR Business partners as it relates to benefits inquiries. Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or equivalent 2 years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience Project management skills with experience managing several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience with HRIS/Payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization Basic knowledge of a wide range of benefits principles and regulations Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Possess effective planning and priority setting skills. Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of plan designs. Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge of regulations like HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, IRC Section 125 and Health Care Reform Certifications/Licenses: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), PHR (Profession in Human Resources), SPHR (Senior Profession in Human Resources) Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Covid-19 Vaccine Notice Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing posit ons must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 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