Statewide Benefits Coordinator - State Prog Admin Coordinator

About the role

The Statewide Benefits Coordinator serves as the statewide benefits expert for the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). SEGIP provides insurance benefits for over 131,000 employees, retirees, and dependents from all three branches of government.

Responsibilities

• Training employee insurance division staff on benefits administration practices
• Responding to inquiries from employees regarding benefits and retirement planning
• Planning, scheduling, and delivering weekly training with human resources staff and employees at state agencies and other locations across the Metro area; providing similar training at least once per year to Greater MN
• Planning and developing annual open enrollment processes, forms, and communications

Requirements

• At least four (4) years of experience administering employee insurance programs, including medical, dental, life, disability, and pre-tax plans
• Experience must include: Training and facilitation skills sufficient to create and deliver small- and large-group informational presentations so employees understand their benefits options
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to clearly explain complex benefits information and provide guidance on benefits, insurance, and retirement programs to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of federal and state insurance laws and Medicare requirements to comply with benefits administration regulations
• Knowledge of and familiarity with benefits software systems sufficient to navigate and design electronic enrollment and benefits management
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the State of Minnesota and a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or health administration may substitute for one (1) year of experience
• A master’s degree in a similar field may substitute for eighteen months of experience and a doctorate degree in a similar field may substitute for two (2) years of experience

Skills

• Experience developing and delivering benefits-related trainings materials or communication tools
• Experience with SEMA4
• Experience working in a unionized environment

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Pay

• $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly
• $79,156 - $117,742 / annually

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday

Additional Information

• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 50%
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/31/2026
• Closing Date: 08/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
• Division/Unit: Enterprise Employee Resources / Employee Insurance
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: Unrepresented
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes