<p><strong>Benefits Manager</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Remote Opportunity | Minneapolis/St. Paul Preferred</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Benefits Manager to join their Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for a benefits professional who is ready to take ownership of a function, build strong partnerships, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact on the employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who has developed a strong foundation in benefits and is looking for increased ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to influence how programs are managed and improved. This role will partner closely with HR leadership, vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure benefits programs are effectively administered, communicated, and aligned with the needs of a growing organization.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an individual contributor role with ownership of the benefits function. While there is no direct team management responsibility today, this role offers the opportunity to grow in scope and influence as the organization continues to expand.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p><br></p><p>The organization is a growing, multi-state employer with a large operational workforce. As the company continues to scale, they are investing in their HR infrastructure and creating dedicated ownership around benefits and employee experience initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>The Benefits Manager will oversee the day-to-day administration and ongoing improvement of employee benefit programs while also identifying opportunities to enhance communication, employee engagement, recognition efforts, wellbeing initiatives, and the overall employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is remote; however, candidates located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area or Midwest region are preferred. The HR team comes together in person a few times per year for collaboration and team meetings.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own the administration and ongoing improvement of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, voluntary benefits, and related programs</li><li>Manage relationships with benefits brokers, vendors, carriers, and external partners to ensure strong service delivery and program effectiveness</li><li>Lead annual open enrollment planning, communication, employee education, system readiness, and execution</li><li>Partner with HR, payroll, and internal teams to ensure accurate eligibility, enrollment, deductions, and employee data</li><li>Conduct benefits audits, reporting, and issue resolution to support accuracy and compliance</li><li>Serve as a resource for employees and leaders by providing clear, accessible benefits information and support</li><li>Translate complex benefits information into employee-friendly communications and resources</li><li>Evaluate current programs and recommend improvements based on employee feedback, utilization, and business needs</li><li>Support employee experience initiatives, including recognition programs, service awards, wellbeing efforts, and other engagement opportunities</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance communication, and create a stronger employee experience as the organization grows</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Fractional Compensation Consultant to support compensation strategy and analysis for a manufacturing organization in Bayport, Minnesota. This is a Contract position focused on evaluating pay practices, conducting market comparisons, and helping maintain competitive and equitable compensation programs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, practical knowledge of compensation and benefits, and the ability to translate data into clear recommendations for business leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct compensation reviews and evaluate pay structures to support fair and competitive employee compensation decisions.</p><p>• Perform market pricing analysis by comparing internal roles with external salary data and relevant industry benchmarks.</p><p>• Lead compensation benchmarking efforts using survey data and labor market insights to inform pay recommendations.</p><p>• Analyze compensation and benefits information to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for program improvement.</p><p>• Prepare reports, models, and presentations that summarize findings and support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to provide guidance on compensation programs, job evaluations, and pay positioning.</p><p>• Participate in compensation survey submissions and interpret results to strengthen market competitiveness.</p><p>• Support compensation-related projects, including updates to processes, tools, or programs when business needs require changes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can drive accurate processing, maintain strong tax compliance, and support financial integrity across a complex multi-state environment. The role will also partner closely with HR, Accounting, benefits teams, and external vendors to strengthen processes, resolve issues, and ensure dependable payroll service for employees.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll execution across recurring biweekly and semi-monthly cycles, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.<br>• Guide payroll tax administration by managing registrations, reconciliations, filings, and regulatory updates across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.<br>• Oversee quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including preparation and review of W-2 and W-2C processing.<br>• Administer payroll system setup and maintenance, including organizational structures, pay groups, earnings, deductions, and general ledger mappings.<br>• Act as the main point of contact for payroll system support, coordinating troubleshooting, testing, enhancements, and issue resolution with external partners.<br>• Manage benefit deduction processing and reconciliation while working with Human Resources, Accounting, and vendors to address billing and funding needs.<br>• Ensure payroll results are properly reflected in accounting records and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.<br>• Investigate payroll variances or accounting discrepancies and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement timely resolutions.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members by setting priorities, reinforcing accountability, and encouraging cross-training and growth.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures, internal controls, efficiency, and scalability through strong cross-functional partnership.