Benefits Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Contract to hire
$55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per Year
- Administer all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans (401(k)), and other voluntary benefits.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, providing clear and accurate information about plan options, enrollment procedures, and claims processing.
- Conduct new hire benefits orientations and manage annual open enrollment processes, ensuring accurate and timely enrollment.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA. Prepare and submit required reports and documentation.
- Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers, ensuring effective communication and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
- Develop and distribute clear and concise benefits communication materials, including plan summaries, presentations, and newsletters.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee benefits records in HRIS and other systems.
- Analyze benefits data and trends to identify opportunities for program improvements and cost savings. Provide recommendations for plan design and enhancements.
- Assist employees with claims processing and resolve any claims-related issues.
- Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other company leave policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in benefits administration, preferably in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs and related regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Contract to Hire
- Monday-Friday, onsite
- Pay is $55k-$58k, depending on experience
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Benefits Specialist
LHH
1 days ago
$55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per Year
Contract to hire
Chicago, Illinois
- Administer all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans (401(k)), and other voluntary benefits.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, providing clear and accurate information about plan options, enrollment procedures, and claims processing.
- Conduct new hire benefits orientations and manage annual open enrollment processes, ensuring accurate and timely enrollment.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA. Prepare and submit required reports and documentation.
- Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers, ensuring effective communication and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
- Develop and distribute clear and concise benefits communication materials, including plan summaries, presentations, and newsletters.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee benefits records in HRIS and other systems.
- Analyze benefits data and trends to identify opportunities for program improvements and cost savings. Provide recommendations for plan design and enhancements.
- Assist employees with claims processing and resolve any claims-related issues.
- Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other company leave policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in benefits administration, preferably in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs and related regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Contract to Hire
- Monday-Friday, onsite
- Pay is $55k-$58k, depending on experience
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance