Benefits Specialist (Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401)
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.About the role:
Minnesota-Remote positon
The Benefits Specialist will support the Leave Administration team by providing backāend administrative support related to employee leave and accommodation requests. You will focus on state statutory leave programs (such as Colorado Family Leave and Minnesota Paid Leave) and ensures accurate system updates, documentation, and payroll support.
This position is not customerāfacing or caseāmanagementābased. Instead, it is a detailāoriented administrative role responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing required paperwork, and supporting internal workflows that ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
This is a fullātime contract role, remote, with a preference for candidates based in Minnesota for potential future conversion.
Key Responsibilities:
Process leaveārelated paperwork during payroll close cycles
Update employee leave statuses in Workday and UKG
Manage employees moving on and off leave in internal systems
Completing and submitting required state statutory leave paperwork
Support pay processing, audits, and historical pay lookbacks (up to five years)
Manage shared email inboxes
Send policyārelated communications to employees and team members
Perform highāvolume data entry and system updates related to leave approvals
Partner internally across HR, compensation, payroll, and hiring teams to resolve discrepancies
Qualifications:
Entryālevel to earlyācareer professionals encouraged to apply
We prefer previous experience in leave administration, accommodations, benefits, or HR operations, but do not require it.
Familiarity with payroll processes is a niceātoāhave, not required
Prior exposure to statutory leave programs
Experience with or willing to learn Workday, UKG, and ServiceNow
Confidence navigating multiple platforms and databases simultaneously
Familiarity with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $26-31/hr.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Minnesota-Remote positon
The Benefits Specialist will support the Leave Administration team by providing backāend administrative support related to employee leave and accommodation requests. You will focus on state statutory leave programs (such as Colorado Family Leave and Minnesota Paid Leave) and ensures accurate system updates, documentation, and payroll support.
This position is not customerāfacing or caseāmanagementābased. Instead, it is a detailāoriented administrative role responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing required paperwork, and supporting internal workflows that ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
This is a fullātime contract role, remote, with a preference for candidates based in Minnesota for potential future conversion.
Key Responsibilities:
Process leaveārelated paperwork during payroll close cycles
Update employee leave statuses in Workday and UKG
Manage employees moving on and off leave in internal systems
Completing and submitting required state statutory leave paperwork
Support pay processing, audits, and historical pay lookbacks (up to five years)
Manage shared email inboxes
Send policyārelated communications to employees and team members
Perform highāvolume data entry and system updates related to leave approvals
Partner internally across HR, compensation, payroll, and hiring teams to resolve discrepancies
Qualifications:
Entryālevel to earlyācareer professionals encouraged to apply
We prefer previous experience in leave administration, accommodations, benefits, or HR operations, but do not require it.
Familiarity with payroll processes is a niceātoāhave, not required
Prior exposure to statutory leave programs
Experience with or willing to learn Workday, UKG, and ServiceNow
Confidence navigating multiple platforms and databases simultaneously
Familiarity with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $26-31/hr.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities