Benefits Administrator

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Central The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to our region: transportation, wastewater collection and treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems. The Benefits Administrator manages tasks associated with employee benefit plans for active/terminated/retired employees of the Metropolitan Council in accordance with policies, contracts, bargaining unit agreements, and federal/state regulations and laws. They ensure accurate processing of status changes, union changes, and new hire benefit enrollments. They also provide guidance to active and inactive employees regarding medical, dental, flexible spending, life insurance, long-term disability, deferred compensation programs, retiree benefits, and COBRA continuation. In addition, they coordinate the collection of benefits premiums for employees on leave of absence. This position is eligible for hybrid (remote and onsite) teleworking. Minimum Requirements:Any of the following combinations of education (Human Resources, Health Administration or a related field) AND experience in benefits administration in a mid-size (500+ employees) or larger organization.High school diploma/GED with five (5) years of experience.Associate degree with three (3) years of experience.Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of experience. Salary Range: $70,117 -$113,797 annually See complete job posting and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil