Description

The Benefits Consultant plays a critical role in managing and enhancing employee benefit programs. This position is responsible for all aspects of employee benefit programs including program evaluation, administration, and management of employee benefit programs, as well as costs and benefits analysis, research of new programs, and recommendations to improve the overall benefit package. This includes staying informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. 

Benefits: Versique offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, Healthiest You, MN ESST, and a 401k with a company match.

About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. 
 
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
 
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
 
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
 
Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with benefits brokers and retirement plan providers.
• Administer and support Leave and Disability programs.
• Partner with organizations to roll out the new MN Family Leave policies and plans. 
• Oversee group health plans, well-being, workers’ compensation, and retirement plans.
• Process payroll deductions and conduct insurance billing audits.
• Lead new hire benefits orientation and onboarding support.
• Ensure accuracy in employee records within HRIS systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Run HR reporting, audits, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Advise on compliance best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–10 years of HR experience, that includes benefits and leave administration.
• Expertise in managing leave of absence programs.
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and benefits platforms.
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Committed to supporting employee well-being.