Benefits Analyst

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs.

Smith’s®(). Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring an early career Benefits Analyst in our Hopkins, MN office or Marshall, MN office who will play a key role in managing and optimizing health and wellness programs for the organization. This position is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and administration of company’s U.S. employee benefits with a strong focus on wellbeing initiatives. The role serves as a subject matter expert with responsibility for vendor management, compliance, benchmarking, and program evaluation to ensure competitive and cost-effective offerings.

Position will also include administration of the company’s U.S. retirement programs.

• Plan Oversight: Provide analytical and administrative support for benefit plan activities, including both health & retirement plans. Work closely with HR Ops function to support all benefit related activities.
• Wellbeing Program Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee wellbeing programs, including physical, mental, and financial wellness initiatives.
• Payment Integrity: Work with various third-party vendors to ensure accuracy and adherence to contractual terms.
• Compliance / Audit: Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations; assist with audits and reporting requirements.
• Benchmarking: Partner with external consultants and partners to coordinate market analysis and benchmarking to assess competitiveness of health and wellness offerings.
• Implementation: Lead and assist in the rollout of new benefits programs, including communication, training, and system updates.
• RFP / RFI Management: Coordinate Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information for health and wellness vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and cost efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration with a focus on health and wellness programs.
• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
• Experience managing vendor relationships and RFP/RFI processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and benchmarking tools.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Advanced Excel skills; experience with HRIS and reporting systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP). Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality and data integrity

The national base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $99,000 annually, with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.