Total Quality Analyst jobs in Minnesota

Job Summary

The Total Rewards Analyst is responsible for ensuring competitive and fairness of our organization’s compensation and benefits packages.  Responsible for maintaining compensation structures and evaluating benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate current employees and top talent.  Additionally, assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plans, and the administration of all leave of absence programs and understanding various federal/state laws as it relates to a leave of absence.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Evaluate job roles, responsibilities, and market data to ensure competitive in marketplace.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the total rewards strategy by conducting analyses of compensation, benefits, and variable programs.
• Communicate effectively with employees to educate them on benefits, rewards, and compensation packages. Administer various employee benefit programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, dental, vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.

• Assess benefit program effectiveness, analyze costs, and recommend improvements to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
• Administration and maintenance of employee benefits in HRIS system.
• Process Qualified Medical Support orders
• Primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefit programs. 
• Conduct benefit orientations for new hires
• Develop and schedule corporate monthly meetings designed to assist employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
• Manage and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability claims.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Administer COBRA and partner with TPA for related notices.
• Ability to travel 10% – 15%
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Human Services or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in Benefits/Total Rewards
• Two (2) years’ experience managing/administering leave of absence programs.
• Two (2) years' experience in compensation planning/administration
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
• Knowledge of DOL, FLSA and PPACA requirements
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of HRIS technologies, preferably UKG
• Human Resource Certifications(s) (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) and/or CEBS professional designations preferred.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds strong relationships with employees and carriers establishing customer centric relationships.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.