Working Title: Statewide Benefits Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Coordinator
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 95957
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : 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
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time
Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : Unrepresented
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Statewide Benefits Coordinator to serve 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. This position is responsible for providing benefits counseling and information to employees across the state to ensure clear understanding of requirements related to retirement.
This position requires the incumbent to travel about 30% of the time.
Job duties for this position include:
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
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .
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
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.
Preferred Qualifications
MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!
Experience developing and delivering benefits-related trainings materials or communication tools
Experience with SEMA4
Experience with public sector benefits administration (city, county, state, federal, or Tribal)
Experience working in a unionized environment
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal history check
Driver's license check
Reference check
Social Security and address verification
Education verification
Conflict of interest review
Other legally or internal policy required checks
A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.
Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
