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Benefits Specialist
Pay$29.75 - $31.75 / hour
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: JR29269
Employer Industry: Higher Education
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $31.75 per hour
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexible remote work arrangement, with one day in the office per month
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and retirees
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Administer the University's Health and Welfare, and Retirement benefits under general supervision
- Counsel staff, faculty, retirees, and their families on plan enrollments and changes
- Review, approve, and process enrollment/disenrollment of various benefits via Workday
- Serve as a primary resource for interpreting benefits and resolving related issues
- Conduct benefit presentations for employees and new hires, and assist with additional projects
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience in a related field
- Limited knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to benefits
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field
- Experience in benefits, human resources, or business-related roles
- Background in various benefits services, such as health and welfare, medical, and retirement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with distinguished presentation abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
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