Anoka County
BenefitsSpecialist
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“Benefits Specialist at Anoka County. Skills: Benefits, Leaves, HR processes. Serve as point of contact for employees. Coordinate with third-party vendors”
Industry & Context.
Occasional travel, Driving county vehicle, Driving personal vehicle, Pre-employment background check, Drug screen, DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 2 years job-related experience, 2,080 annual hours experience
Nice to Have
Degree in Business Administration, Degree in Human Resources, Degree in related field, Experience in benefits administration, Experience in leaves administration, Handle confidential information with discretion, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Listening skills
What You'll Do.
Serve as point of contact for employees
Coordinate with third-party vendors
Process status changes
Ensure timely eligibility file reconciliation
Provide guidance on COBRA
Provide guidance on retiree benefits
Advise managers on county benefits
Advise employees on county benefits
Facilitate initial intake processing for leave types
Maintain accurate documentation for enrollments
Maintain documentation for status changes
Maintain documentation for leave requests
Maintain documentation for accommodations
Ensure communication methods are standardized
Ensure support tools are standardized
Create information for orientation
Prepare information for onboarding
Advise employees on benefit implications
Advise managers on benefit implications
Advise employees on leave implications
Advise managers on leave implications
Advise employees on accommodation implications
Advise managers on accommodation implications
Organize logistics of annual open enrollment
Coordinate vendors for open enrollment
Test systems for open enrollment
Track status for open enrollment
Communicate for open enrollment
Recommend strategies to improve education
Recommend strategies to improve efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Third-party vendors; Managers; Employees
Communication Scope
Employee communication; Vendor communication
Process & Methodology
Open enrollment coordination
Full Job Description
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 * Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. * Pension plan and other retirement investment options. * Advancement/professional development
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