Hiring: Senior Manager of Benefits Company: Mortenson Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:04:53 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CPT, HIPAA, Risk Management, Vendor Management About the job Required Skills: •Develop and execute Mortenson's benefits strategy, ensuring programs align with organizational objectives, workforce needs, and Total Rewards philosophy. •Evaluate market trends, legislative developments, benchmarking data, and emerging benefit practices to inform strategic recommendations. •Lead benefit plan design reviews and vendor strategy initiatives that improve program effectiveness, team member experience, and organizational outcomes. •Provide leadership and oversight for administration of health, welfare, retirement, leave, wellbeing, and recognition programs. •Establish operational controls, service standards, and performance metrics to support efficient plan administration. •Lead annual enrollment activities and ongoing benefit program implementation efforts. •Vendor Management •Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with brokers, consultants, carriers, recordkeepers, wellbeing vendors, and other benefit service providers. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience. •Minimum of eight years of progressive benefits experience. •Minimum of three years of leadership experience managing professional staff and/or large-scale benefit programs. •CEBS, SHRM, SPHR, or related professional certification preferred. •Strong strategic leadership and business acumen. •Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefit plan design, administration, compliance, and governance. •Strong financial analysis and budgeting capabilities. •Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change. •Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. •Demonstrated capacity to lead through complexity and manage multiple priorities. Compensation: •$133,200 - $199,800 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!