Moraine Park Technical College was recently recognized as a top employer for its continued investment in benefits, compensation, and employee communication to support the health, financial security, and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure.
According to Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey, the College was identified as an organization that excelled in implementing successful strategies for managing people and programs.
Moraine Park employs over 400 professionals who contribute to the growth of higher education resources in the district. Designations like Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer help current and potential employees understand and appreciate an organization’s workplace culture and people strategy; important differentiators as employers compete for talent in today’s labor market.
“Moraine Park remains a leading educator and strong backbone of our economy because of our devoted employees– they are what make the College a wonderful place to learn and grow,” Bonnie Baerwald, Moraine Park president, said. “I am so proud of the work they do every day, and our commitment to them is to continue to work to invest in their personal and professional growth.”
As a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer, Moraine Park was assigned points based on its relative performance in:
- Plan horizons for benefits and compensation strategies
- Extent of the wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- Use of an HR technology strategy and its level of sophistication
- Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year
- Use of a communication strategy
Moraine Park takes a proactive and structured approach to planning, developing and implementing comprehensive benefits and HR programs, and believes that supporting its employees builds overall organizational strength and resilience.
To learn more about employment or benefits at Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu/jobs-and-careers.