Benefits Specialist I

SUMMARY

The Benefits Specialist I is responsible for maintaining and enhancing benefit programs that support team member engagement and wellbeing. This role collaborates with vendors and internal team members to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, and deliver benefit solutions that are impactful and accessible. Focus includes mental health, financial wellness, and inclusive wellbeing initiatives that reflect the diverse needs of our workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead initiatives to increase engagement with benefits, focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and overall wellbeing
• Develop and execute communication strategies that promote understanding and utilization of benefits through storytelling, campaigns, and personalized outreach
• Draft team member communications that accurately and professionally disseminate benefit information to team members via intranet, e-mails, or newsletters etc.
• Serve as subject matter expert for various benefit programs and wellbeing resources, providing guidance and support to team members and leaders
• Build inclusive relationships across the organization to understand diverse needs and tailor engagement strategies accordingly
• Collaborate with the benefits team and HR to review benefit vendors, benefit plan designs to improve benefit engagement
• Translate insights and plan design knowledge into continuous program improvements
• Assist in the implementation of new programs, vendors, and changes to plans and/or administrative procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, math, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years of experience in benefits administration or engagement
• Previous experience with wellbeing preferred
• Previous experience with data analysis and reporting to measure program effectiveness and engagement outcomes preferred
• Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA and IRS regulations preferred
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• Shown positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Strong leadership, communication, initiative, and interpersonal relationship building skills
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of diverse team member needs and life stages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong writing skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is a plus

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $68,200 - $92,100. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.