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Employee Benefits Specialist
Advent Talent Group is seeking an Employee Benefits Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. This role supports an organization during a transition period within its Total Rewards function, ensuring continuity and stability in U.S. benefits and Leave of Absence administration. The position focuses on day‑to‑day benefits operations, LOA coordination, and vendor management across multiple states, serving as a key point of contact for employees, payroll, and external partners.

Overview:
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
Type: Contract until the end of the year
Pay Rate: $40-45/hour
Hours: Full-time

Responsibilities
- Administer U.S. health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
- Manage employee benefit eligibility, enrollments, life event changes, and terminations in compliance with plan rules and regulations.
- Serve as the primary operational contact for benefits vendors, carriers, and external brokers to resolve day‑to‑day issues.
- Support employees with benefit inquiries, enrollment guidance, and claims navigation to ensure a positive experience.
- Reconcile benefits eligibility files, carrier data feeds, and monthly billing; resolve discrepancies with HRIS and payroll partners.
- Coordinate Leave of Absence (LOA) and Workers’ Compensation cases with third‑party administrators.
- Ensure accurate alignment between leave status, benefits continuation, and payroll deductions.
- Improve consistency and clarity of LOA communications for employees and managers.
Qualifications
- 8–10+ years of experience in U.S. benefits administration or total rewards operations.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. health & welfare benefits, retirement plans, and leave management practices.
- Hands‑on experience working with benefits brokers, carriers, and third‑party administrators.
- Proficiency using HRIS and benefits administration systems to manage eligibility and enrollments.
- Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, auditing, and reporting.
- Experience partnering closely with payroll teams to ensure accurate deductions and contributions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with a service‑oriented, detail‑driven mindset.
Eligible employees will enjoy the following benefits with Advent Talent Group:
- Medical Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Advent Talent Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Advent Talent Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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May 6, 2026
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Advent Talent Group is partnering with a locally based luxury home and body fragrance company in Minneapolis, MN to hire a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a visible, trusted role where you’ll own the core accounts payable function and play a key part in keeping financial operations running smoothly.

Overview
Full-time
Contract – 1 Month
Location: Minneapolis – Hybrid
Pay Rate: $26–$28 per hour

Responsibilities
- Process and post vendor invoices end-to-end, ensuring accurate documentation, approvals, GL coding, and timely entry using the AP processing system and ERP
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and 3-way match variances by partnering with procurement, receiving, warehouse, and vendors to address pricing, quantity, and receipt issues
- Execute weekly payment runs (check, ACH, and online payments), including freight bill payments and follow-up on payment status
- Manage vendor records and compliance documentation, including vendor setup and maintenance, W-9 collection, Certificate of Insurance tracking, and annual 1099 preparation
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including AP aging reviews, vouchers payable and subledger-to-GL reconciliations, variance research, and audit support
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable, providing guidance on AP processes, resolving complex issues, and supporting internal stakeholders and vendors
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience of hands-on Accounts Payable experience
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles related to accounts payable, accruals, and general ledger activity
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with a demonstrated ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
- Proficiency with ERP systems and AP automation tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and workflows
- Effective communication skills, including professional and responsive interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently research and resolve discrepancies and variances
- Proficient Excel skills, including filters, lookups, and basic reconciliations to support reporting and close activities
Eligible employees will enjoy the following benefits with Advent Talent Group:
- Medical Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Advent Talent Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer Advent Talent Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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April 22, 2026

Employee Benefits Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist