Xcel Energy
Manager, Benefits Administration / HR Operations
Minneapolis, MN, 55401
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$3,966 more — $101,566 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $101,566 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Human Resources Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Human Resources Specialists (13-1071) · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Ensure HR transactions are executed accurately and consistently in the HRIS and related systems.
- Champion a proactive approach to scaling and streamlining HR administrative tasks, driving operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- At least eight years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years of leadership experience (may include demonstrated ability to lead through influence in an HR operations environment).
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze operational data, and drive process improvements.
- Strong communication and team-building skills. Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Experience building or scaling HR shared services delivery models.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of HR processes, policies, federal/state laws & regulations, HR compliance, data governance, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, UKG, ServiceNow, etc.) and proficient in MS Office tools, with advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or closely related field.
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed employee populations across different states.
- A team you can count of
Nice to have
- Preferred Requirements
Skills
- Energy (NASDAQ:
- That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
- Ensure reliable HR services are delivered in a shared services model.
Compensation
- $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
Benefits
- Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
- Broad HR administrative experience, including supporting a large organization with a wide range of benefit program offerings across union and non-union populations.
Company info
- We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day.
- Process Governance, Compliance, & Controls - Ensure HR administration practices comply with federal, state, and local laws, company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and audit needs.
Equal opportunity
- EEO is the Law (PDF) |
- Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
- If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the
- application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
This listing is sourced directly from Xcel Energy's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.