Benefits Manager

Patterson Benefits Manager

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Description : The Benefits Manager leads the strategic design, implementation, and administration of employee health, welfare, retirement, paid-time off, and leave programs. This role ensures offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the organization's Total Rewards philosophy. This position manages a team and partners cross-functionally to drive employee engagement, education, and continuous improvement. Essential Functions

• Program Strategy & Design : Develop and recommend benefit programsincluding health, welfare, retirement, leave, wellness, and financial wellbeingthat support employee needs and organizational goals; conduct market benchmarking and trend analysis to ensure competitiveness
• Administration & Compliance : Oversee daily operations and documentation of benefit programs, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA); maintain audit readiness and partner with Legal and Compliance on regulatory updates
• Vendor & Budget Management : Manage broker, benefits administrator and vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, and issue resolution; collaborate with Finance to develop and manage budgets, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and forecast expenditures
• Employee Experience & Communication : Lead benefit communications and education efforts through workshops, webinars, and guides; serve as escalation point for complex employee inquiries and claims issues.
• Leverage data analytics to assess program utilization, identify gaps, and inform strategic decisions. Design, recommend, and produce reports on benefit metrics and ROI; partner with HRIS to automate processes and enhance data integrity
• Oversee retirement plan administration (e.g., 401(k), pension), ensuring compliance and employee education; promote financial wellness tools and resources
• Conduct regular program evaluations using employee feedback and utilization data; recommend enhancements to align with workforce needs and organizational strategy
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

People Management

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Skills and Abilities

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Travel Requirements

This person must be located within a commutable distance to Mendota Heights, MN. This will be 2 days in the office hybrid model.

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees :

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $106,400.00 - $133,000.00

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse / family member of a protected veteran; or disability.