Employee Insurance Coordinator - Human Resources Technician 2

Working Title: Employee Insurance Coordinator

Job Class: Human Resources Technician 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97079

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes with 50% in-office requirement Monday and Wednesday weekly

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/01/2026

• Closing Date : 10/12/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Operations / Human Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.84 - $34.84 / hourly; $51,865 - $72,745 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : A

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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.

***This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***

This position is required to be in the St. Paul office on Monday's and Wednesday's

The Employee Benefits Coordinator acts as an agency representative and liaison with the Minnesota Management & Budget Department, State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) in the administration of the state employee group insurance program. The incumbent manages all necessary coordinated services for insurances, optional coverages and retirement plans for all managers, supervisors and employees. The incumbent must integrate contract/plan language, federal and state law, and administrative policies/procedure in their daily work.

Other duties may include:

• Ensure new employees are provided information about the state employee group insurance program and are aware of their responsibility to enroll in their desired benefit coverage

• Answer questions from employees desiring to make changes in benefit coverage when they have a qualifying life event

• Ensure employee’s confidential Personal Health Information (PHI) is handled according to federal HIPAA standards and state data practice laws and regulations.

• Determine eligibility for potential retirees and provide individuals about retiree insurance benefits and collaborate with the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS)

• Assist employees during Open Enrollment annually, providing individual meetings upon request

• Attend all trainings required by the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP)

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience working with employee insurance benefits demonstrating the following:

Experience must include:

• Processing employee insurance benefits for new and existing employees.

• Knowledge of retiree eligibility and retiree insurance benefits.

• Knowledge of Human Resources processes and applicable state and federal employment laws, rules, and regulations.

• Applying employment contract language, personnel rules, policies, and procedures as it pertains to employee benefits, transactions, and/or payroll.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills sufficient to ensure policies, bargaining agreements, personnel plans, processes, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations are followed accurately and consistently.

• Demonstrated communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of clientele at all levels in order to communicate effectively, accurately and in an understanding, timely manner, all while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Skills using PeopleSoft/SEMA4 sufficient to review employee and position information, pull standard reports, and process personnel transactions.

• Working knowledge of the AFSCME, MAPE and MMA collective bargaining agreements; Nonrepresented Compensation and Managerial Plans; rules and laws (i.e. FMLA, Affirmative Action and Data Practices) that affect Human Resources.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper 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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.