Benefits Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee health, retirement, flexible spending, health savings, life insurance, and disability benefit plans in accordance with plan documentation.

• Act as a subject matter expert on benefits, providing training and assistance to the HR Service Center and HR teams.

• Address escalated and complex benefits-related issues.

• Review benefit administration processes and suggest enhancements.

• Manage and report on benefit deductions, 401(k) contributions, and payroll-related savings-plan transactions.

• Organize and implement open enrollment, which includes carrier coordination, plan modifications, employee communications, testing, and data validation.

• Collaborate with HRIS to ensure accurate benefit enrollment systems and reporting.

• Drive benefits communications and promotional initiatives.

• Document and refresh benefits procedures along with employee-facing intranet communications.

• Evaluate benefit offerings against industry trends, benchmarks, and employee feedback with the Benefits Director.

• Ensure adherence to ERISA, ACA, and COBRA regulations, including notices, disclosures, and reporting.

• Assist with other Benefits or HR projects and initiatives as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in Benefits Administration, including processes, reporting, communication, and support related to benefit plans.

• A minimum of 2 years of practical experience with HRIS and benefit enrollment systems; Workday experience preferred.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capable of prioritizing tasks and demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making skills.

• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism at all times.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex details clearly and concisely.

• Detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, and meeting critical deadlines.

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans.

• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

• 6 paid holidays each year.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching.

• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance.

• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance options.

• Opportunities for Continuing Education.

• Free annual Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses.

• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend.

• Voluntary Daily Pay option available.

• Bonus opportunities linked to individual or business initiatives.