State Prog Admin Manager - System Manager for Benefits

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State Prog Admin Manager - System Manager for Benefits

Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Minnesota State is committed to serving 200,000 students through 33 colleges and universities. The role manages benefits and retirement administration, providing strategic leadership to ensure consistency, compliance, and service excellence within the HR Shared Services model.

Requirements

  • 5+ years HR benefits experience
  • Supervisory or lead experience
  • Knowledge of employee benefit programs
  • Experience interpreting employment laws
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related
  • Certifications like CEBS, SHRM-CP
  • Experience in public sector or unionized environment
  • Knowledge of Minnesota State systems
  • Leadership of change initiatives

Full job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

State Prog Admin Manager - System Manager for Benefits

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

State Prog Admin Manager

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Managerial Plan

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$41.58 - $60.10

Job Description

The position is accountable for the overall effectiveness, quality, and consistency of benefits and retirement service delivery across the Minnesota State system. Plan, organize, direct, and manage systemwide benefits and retirement administration functions for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. This position provides strategic and operational leadership over benefits delivery within the HR Shared Services model, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and compliant services across the enterprise. The incumbent is accountable for establishing vision, priorities, and performance expectations for benefits operations and for building a high-performing team that delivers responsive, customer-focused services. This role ensures alignment between enterprise strategy, regulatory requirements, and day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement and service excellence. 

Salary Range:

$41.58 - $60.10/hourly ($86,819 - $125,489/annually)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional HR experience in benefits, retirement, payroll, HRIS, or related disciplines. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience. 

  • Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience. 

  • Experience administering employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and ACA compliance. 

  • Experience interpreting employment laws, contracts, and policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. 

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

  • Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels. 

Preferred Qualification 

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR). 

  • Experience in a public sector or unionized environment. 

  • Experience with Minnesota State systems (e.g., Workday, SCUPPS/SEMA4) and retirement plan administration. 

  • Experience leading change initiatives or shared services operations. 

  • Knowledge of higher education HR and benefits practices 

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 200,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,444 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.


Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

10-15-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-26-2026

Close Date:

09-22-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Deb Gehrke

Posting Contact Email:

deb.gehrke@minnstate.edu
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