Human Resources Specialist
As our Human Resources Specialist, you’ll play a key role in keeping our HR operations running smoothly and our employees feeling supported. You’ll collaborate with the HR Director and cross-functional teams to manage a variety of HR functions—from benefits and compliance to employee engagement and systems support. This is a dynamic, hands-on role ideal for someone who loves being in the details but is also energized by bigger-picture employee experience initiatives.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000
Salary is dependent on collective experience, knowledge, and skillsets for the posted role.
Benefits offered: Christensen Group offers a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k program, LTD, STD, paid holidays, paid time off, employee safe and sick leave, and many other ancillary benefits. Christensen Group is also 100% employee-owned.
Job details
Benefits & Compliance
- Partner with the HR Director to continuously improve our employee benefits programs.
- Coordinate Open Enrollment and handle communications for new hires, life events, and ongoing benefit education.
- Deliver engaging employee communications through orientations, Benefits Fairs, company emails, and intranet updates.
- Manage the transition of our benefits platform from BSwift to the Paylocity Benefits module.
- Collaborate with Payroll and Accounting to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing.
- Support administration of 401(k), ESOP, and leave programs (PTO, STD/LTD).
- Ensure wage notices, policies, and practices are compliant with all federal, state, and local laws.
Training & Development:
- Partner with HR team with our internship program, offering students meaningful real-world experience.
- Support learning and mentorship initiatives that help our employees grow and thrive.
HRIS & Systems:
- Work with the HR team to improve system workflows and user experience.
Employee Engagement:
- Assist in executing engagement surveys (e.g., Pulse, Best Places to Work), and support action planning based on results.
- Champion recognition efforts and promote internal communications that celebrate our people.
- Help plan and coordinate employee events and wellness initiatives by overseeing company Employee Resource Committees.
Compliance & Admin Support:
- Maintain essential HR documentation, including FLSA records, I-9s, employment agreements, and handbook acknowledgments.
- Partner with talent acquisition on recruiting sourcing strategies, scheduling interviews, and updating documents.
- Manage offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions.
- Handle employment verifications and support compensation data submissions.
- Contribute to special projects led by the HR Director or COO.
Job requirements
- 2+ years of HR and benefit administration experience (insurance industry a plus).
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred—or equivalent experience.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset and a sense of urgency.
- Strong interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence.
- Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel; HRIS experience preferred.
- HR certification (PHR) is a plus, but not required.
Who is Christensen Group?
Founded in 1952 and 100% employee-owned, Christensen Group is the largest locally owned, independent insurance and employee benefits agency in Minnesota. At Christensen Group, we treat our employees like people. We care about our clients; we care about the carrier partners and we care about one another; professionally and personally. We’re committed to understanding the businesses we serve and finding solutions that enable those businesses to grow. As an employee, that means you are constantly learning and developing through on-the-job experiences to best serve your clients.
Learn more about usEmployee owned
An important part of our compensation package is the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This is one of the best retirement plans around — and is provided to all employees. Be sure to ask us all about ESOPs and we would be happy to explain the ins and outs.
On-site amenities
Most people spend the majority of their adult lives at their workplace — and we know that burning some energy is important during the day. Our new office gives you access to a fitness center, a personal trainer, a golf simulator, a raquetball court, walking treadmill desks and an event center.
Comprehensive benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package. The benefit programs offered reflect our commitment to keeping our staff healthy and secure. We understand that your situation is unique, so our benefits package can be molded and shaped by you to fit your needs.