Addison Group was founded as a temporary staffing firm in 1999 by a group of “visionary industry leaders." The founders sought out to recruit the best candida
Benefits Specialist
Location
Illinois
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$26 - $38 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Benefits Specialist
Addison Group
Benefits Specialist Chicago, IL Type: Contract Category: Human Resources Job Title: Benefits Specialist Location: Chicago, IL Industry: Education Compensation: $26.00 - $38.00 / hour Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule – 2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. About Our Client: Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-respected educational institution in downtown Chicago, to identify a Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This opportunity offers a hybrid work schedule, exposure to a wide range of benefits administration functions, and the chance to support employees in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to provide day-to-day support for employee benefit programs and leave administration. This individual will serve as a key resource for employees regarding benefit enrollment, eligibility, compliance, and leave-related matters while ensuring accurate administration of benefit plans and HRIS data. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced HR environment. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, enrollment questions, and benefit changes. - Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, and retirement-related processes. - Process benefit elections, life event changes, new hire enrollments, and annual enrollment updates through the HRIS system. - Maintain and audit employee benefit records to ensure data accuracy and compliance. - Support compliance initiatives related to ACA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and other applicable regulations. - Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, long-term disability, military leave, caregiver leave, and other employee leave programs. - Facilitate new hire orientations and provide benefit education to employees throughout the employee lifecycle. - Manage workers' compensation claims, documentation, reporting, and vendor communication. - Oversee educational assistance and tuition-related benefit programs. - Conduct regular benefit audits and collaborate with vendors to resolve employee issues and discrepancies. - Assist with payroll-related benefit activities and ensure accurate deductions and benefit processing. - Create, update, and maintain benefit communications, employee resources, and internal documentation. - Prepare reports and support annual audits, compliance reporting, and benefits-related analysis. - Recommend process improvements and assist with enhancing operational efficiencies within the benefits function. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. - 3+ years of benefits administration experience. - Previous experience supporting leave administration, compliance, and employee benefits programs. - Strong understanding of federal and state benefit regulations, including ACA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, COBRA, and Section 125 plans. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas. - Experience working within an HRIS platform; PeopleSoft experience is highly preferred. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to explain complex benefits information to employees in a clear and professional manner. - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Additional Details: - Candidates should be comfortable working independently within a small, collaborative benefits team. Perks: - Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of benefits and leave administration functions. - Join a close-knit HR team with direct visibility and impact. - Downtown Chicago location near public transportation. - Collaborative and mission-driven organizational culture. - Long-term contract opportunity with potential for continued growth and experience.
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