Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Job Summary

The Benefits Administration and Compliance Analyst supports the administration, compliance, and communication of employee benefit programs. This role is responsible for researching and maintaining state and federal benefits compliance requirements, supporting benefit audits, analyzing enrollment and participation data, assisting with communication campaigns, and providing backup support for benefits administration and leave processes.

Here, integrity, trust and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, and every single day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support you need to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that provides you with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

At Interstates, our success starts with yours.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like

Caring co-workers treat each other like family
Be treated like an individual, not just a number
Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Our Why

Providing opportunities for our people
Making a difference with our clients
Pursuing a better way

Sound to good to be true? Put in your application today, and allow Interstates to prove to you why we are an Industry Leader in more ways than one.

Responsibilities

Research and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations related to employee benefits and leave administration, including:

Pay transparency
State paid family and medical leave
State paid sick leave
State employment changes

Support internal audit activities, including:

Monthly benefits audits
Quarterly funding audits
Annual third-party audits for Health and Welfare, 401(k), and Contractor’s Plan

Compile, analyze, and report benefits data, including:

Enrollment analytics
Open enrollment statistics
Additional ad hoc reporting as needed

Support benefits communication campaigns, including:

Annual preventative campaign
Semi-annual financial campaign
Mental Health Awareness campaign
Virtual Benefits Fair
Open Enrollment campaign

Provide backup support for:

Benefits administration in UKG
FMLA and leave administration

Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding related to benefits

Essential Skills & Experience

3-5+ years’ experience in benefits administration, compliance, HR operations, or related analytical role
Strong understanding of employee benefits, leave administration, and applicable state and federal regulations
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and prepare reports
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with HRIS systems, preferably UKG, preferred
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience

Travel: Able to travel 10% of the time

Location: Preference will be given to candidates based in our Sioux Center, Sioux Falls, or Omaha offices. Remote candidates may also be considered, with the expectation of traveling to one of these office locations at least once per month.