North Shore Bank is a locally-owned and managed, independent community bank that has proudly served the Duluth area for over 100 years! We specialize in providing personalized banking solutions and building lasting relationships with our customers.

We are currently seeking a HR Specialist to join our team! This role will be responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s group benefits plans, serve as the primary point of contact to employees and plan vendors and manage related benefit and department administrative tasks.

At North Shore Bank, we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a fun, team-oriented work environment. This position is based onsite in Duluth, MN. North Shore Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities: 

• Enrollment & Onboarding:
• Coordinate daily benefit activities including new hire enrollments, COBRA, terminations, disability, 401(k) rollovers and loans, wellness program etc.
• Provide benefits orientation and materials to new hires. Coordinate open enrollment meetings and materials for employees.
• Utilize technology to enhance employee experience.
• Compliance/LOA:
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Prepare, collect and organize data for internal audit and/or examinations.
• Communication/Customer Service:
• Provide customer service support to employees with plan questions. Develop various communications to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators, and assists employees with claims issues.
• Data Management
• Utilize HRMS to update employee and benefits information, oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
• Oversee the processing of monthly billings, administrative fees for group plans and calculates funding for group benefits plans and enters into GL.
• Survey industry trends to analyze and make recommendations to reduce cost and increase efficiency.

• Works closely with the HR SVP and HR Manager to complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of related HR or employee benefits administration experience preferred, but can be substituted for education. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred, but not required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, COBRA, and DOL requirements.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.  

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, EAP, Wellness Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Parking reimbursement
• Vacation time & Paid Holidays
• Fun and friendly family-owned work environment
• $50,000-$60,000, depending on experience