Benefits & Leave Coordinator

We are Proud to be SJE!

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Benefits and Leave Coordinator to join our corporate HR team. This role is hybrid and can work out of our Detroit Lakes, MN location. Check us out at SJEinc.com!

The job:

As our Benefits and Leave Coordinator, your primary role will be to administer the employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), worker’s compensation, and wellness initiatives. You will act as a liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve issues or answer questions. You will maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS and benefits systems. You will coordinate and facilitate open enrollment across our 13 U.S. locations and develop benefits-related training materials to be added to our Learning Management System.

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you must:

• Understand benefit laws and compliance standards (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA)
• Have experience managing all aspects of group health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans—from onboarding through termination and COBRA administration, to annual renewals and open enrollment. Be comfortable being the primary contact for employee questions related to benefits, leaves of absence, and eligibility
• Be familiar with multistate benefit and leave laws
• Have worked with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), preferably UKG
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal employees
• Possess excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to effectively interpret and process all paperwork and explain applicable benefit programs

A 4-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent degree and 3 -4 years of experience are required. SHRM, CEBS or similar HR certification preferred.

Answering your questions:

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What are the hours? Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What is the starting wage? The starting salary for this position is $60,000 - $70,000/year depending on experience.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!
• What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 22650 Co Hwy 6, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

Learn more and apply on-line at www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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