Aug 4, 2026

Benefits Specialist

Willmar, MN
$23.43 - $36.14 / per hour
Full time
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Job Description

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
     
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in employee benefits administration or a related Human Resources role.

Essential Responsibilities
 

  • Administer and maintain employee benefit programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
    Provide guidance and support to employees regarding benefit enrollment, eligibility, coverage options, and proper utilization of benefits.
     
  • Review, process, and maintain benefit-related payroll deductions, charges, status changes, and reports.
     
  • Coordinate and manage Leave of Absence (LOA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Workers’ Compensation
     
  • Maintain employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
    Respond to employee inquiries in a professional and timely manner while delivering exceptional customer service.

Additional Duties
 

  • Cross-train in all areas of Human Resources to provide departmental support as needed.
     
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
     
  • Attend workshops, and conferences as required.
     
  • Travel to multiple agency locations as needed.
     
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:

HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, HireQuest, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact communications@hirequest.com.

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