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Job Description:

Benefits Governance & Operations Leader

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As Benefits Governance & Operations Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

+ Implementing and overseeing governance processes across all U.S. benefits pillars, including health & welfare, retirement, disability and other benefit types.

+ Proactively identifying and driving operational process improvements in partnership with benefits Subject Matter Experts to enhance efficiency and/or control cost.

+ Developing vendor management tools and processes to be used by Subject Matter Experts, including service/performance assessments & strategic planning support.

+ Owning or supporting various compliance and government reporting responsibilities specific to U.S. benefits, including SOX, IRS and Department of Labor requirements.

+ Supporting strategic planning processes for 3M Global Benefits team.

+ Driving initiatives under the direction of Vice President, Global Benefits.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and F ive (5) years of experience with one or more of the following in a private, public, government or military environment: Employee benefits administration and operations, Finance, Audit, Procurement and/or Legal.

OR

+ •High school degree or equivalent with nine (9) years of experience with one or more of the following in a private, public, government or military environment: Employee benefits administration and operations, Finance, Audit, Procurement and/or Legal.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

+ Understanding of compliance, governance, and other aspects of U.S. employee benefits.

+ Two (2) years of experience developing and/or maintaining governance processes and protocols.

+ Two (2) years working with large and/or mid-sized service vendors.

+ Project management experience.

+ Self-motivated, creative, curious & comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Work location:

+ Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require work on location in Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $141,150 - $172,517, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/13/2025 To 06/12/2025 Or until filled

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Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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