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Manager, Benefits Administration / HR Operations

Xcel Energy

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job description

Overview

In this role you will manage day-to-day HR operational service delivery within a shared services framework, ensuring accurate and timely HR processes. You will lead benefits administration, HRIS data integrity, and employee lifecycle activities, driving efficiency and compliance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, govern data and controls, and support scalable HR operations. This is a hands-on leadership role with a focus on process improvement, vendor management, and delivering a superior employee experience. You will shape how HR services scale to support a large, multi-state workforce and contribute to the company's operational excellence.

Compensation / Benefits
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pension
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Responsibilities
  • Oversee HR operations including benefits administration, annual enrollment, leave policies, I-9 verification, and lifecycle processes
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, and knowledge content to support service delivery
  • Act as the point of contact for HR Operations workflows and Shared Services coordination
  • Collaborate with HR Service Center, Benefits, HR Technology, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Relations, Legal, and others to ensure seamless operations
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline and standardize HR tasks
  • Manage vendor relationships, review performance, and ensure accurate data transmission and invoicing
  • Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and internal controls; manage data integrity and documentation retention
  • Partner with HRIS and IT to maintain data integrity and improve system workflows
  • Develop dashboards and metrics to inform continuous improvement and reporting
  • Lead and develop the HR Operations team, manage workload and budget, and stay updated on HR trends and legislation
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
  • At least eight years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of HR processes, policies, compliance, data governance, and internal controls
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements
  • Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, UKG, ServiceNow) and advanced MS Office/Excel
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and team-building abilities; handle sensitive information appropriately
  • communication
  • team-building
  • problem-solving
  • attention to detail
  • HRIS systems (Workday, UKG, ServiceNow)
  • MS Office, advanced Excel

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