Benefits Administrator

Do you enjoy helping others navigate benefits, leave programs, and compensation while staying on top of compliance and helping to support payroll? East Central Energy (ECE) is looking for a Benefits Administrator to join the HR team! If you’re detail oriented, proactive, and passionate about providing great service, we encourage you to apply today!

• Values-Driven Culture: Built on Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Humility, we foster innovation, accountability, and empowered decision-making to help you succeed. 
• Competitive Pay: Starting wage range of $75,350.46 - $84,788.11 annually, based on your relevant education and experience. 
• Outstanding Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical with employer contributions to an HSA, dental, vision, STD, LTD and more—including tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs. 
• Future-Ready: Build your financial security with a 401(k)-plan featuring up to a 10% employer contribution. 
• Rest and Renewal: Recharge with 22 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays. 
• Community Focused: Be part of a cooperative that actively supports local initiatives and strengthens the communities we serve. 

• Support Employee Benefits: Process enrollments, terminations, changes, claims, and compliance tasks while supporting employees and managing carrier relationships. 
• Coordinate Leave & Worker’s Comp: Manage Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability, and worker’s compensation claims. 
• Contribute to Compensation Planning: Collect and analyze market data to support wage strategies and support annual planning. 
• Drive Retirement Readiness: Partner with employees and leaders to provide tools and resources for retirement and succession planning. 
• Support Payroll: Collaborate with payroll on coding, backup processing, and compliance with union contracts and law. 

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Credentials: Preferred Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP designations. 
• Skills: Strong communication, confidentiality, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Solid understanding of FMLA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), ADA, workers’ compensation, and retirement plans. Comfortable using Excel and HR/payroll software. 

• Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Braham, MN Headquarters building. 
• Hybrid Option: This position may offer a hybrid work arrangement after a training period. 
• Equal Opportunity Employer: ECE embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the unique perspectives and experiences they bring. 

Apply by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to start your journey with East Central Energy!