Benefits Coordinator
Human Resources/Payroll / Benefits
LHH
$24.00 - $26.00 per Hour
Chicago, IllinoisContractor
Payroll / Benefits
Human Resources
The Benefits Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring employees understand and effectively utilize their benefits packages. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. This is a Contract opportunity located in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities:
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
- Manage enrollment processes, ensuring accurate and timely enrollment of employees in benefit plans.
- Communicate benefits information to employees, explaining plan options, eligibility requirements, and enrollment procedures.
- Answer employee questions regarding benefits and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records of employee benefits elections and ensure data integrity in HR systems.
- Process benefits invoices and reconcile discrepancies with vendors.
- Conduct benefits orientations for new hires, explaining benefits packages and enrollment procedures.
- Manage leave of absence requests, including tracking leave time and coordinating with employees and managers.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to employee benefits.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in benefits legislation and regulations.
- Research and analyze benefits trends to make recommendations for improvements to existing programs.
- Collaborate with HR team members on benefits-related projects and initiatives.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for benefits programs. (Depending on experience level)
- Assist with the open enrollment process, including preparing materials and communicating with employees.
- Conduct audits of benefits plans to ensure accuracy and compliance. (Depending on experience level)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in benefits administration, preferably in a similar role.
- Knowledge of employee benefits programs and regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, FMLA).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- [Optional: Benefits certifications (e.g., CEBS, SHRM-CP)]
Job Details:
- Contract
- Monday- Friday, onsite
- Pay $24-$26 an hour, depending on experience
If you are interested, please apply and submit your resume.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kim Moeslein
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 Coordinator
Human Resources/Payroll / Benefits
LHH
$24.00 - $26.00 per Hour
Chicago, IllinoisContractor
Payroll / Benefits
Human Resources
The Benefits Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring employees understand and effectively utilize their benefits packages. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. This is a Contract opportunity located in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities:
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
- Manage enrollment processes, ensuring accurate and timely enrollment of employees in benefit plans.
- Communicate benefits information to employees, explaining plan options, eligibility requirements, and enrollment procedures.
- Answer employee questions regarding benefits and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records of employee benefits elections and ensure data integrity in HR systems.
- Process benefits invoices and reconcile discrepancies with vendors.
- Conduct benefits orientations for new hires, explaining benefits packages and enrollment procedures.
- Manage leave of absence requests, including tracking leave time and coordinating with employees and managers.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to employee benefits.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in benefits legislation and regulations.
- Research and analyze benefits trends to make recommendations for improvements to existing programs.
- Collaborate with HR team members on benefits-related projects and initiatives.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for benefits programs. (Depending on experience level)
- Assist with the open enrollment process, including preparing materials and communicating with employees.
- Conduct audits of benefits plans to ensure accuracy and compliance. (Depending on experience level)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in benefits administration, preferably in a similar role.
- Knowledge of employee benefits programs and regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, FMLA).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- [Optional: Benefits certifications (e.g., CEBS, SHRM-CP)]
Job Details:
- Contract
- Monday- Friday, onsite
- Pay $24-$26 an hour, depending on experience
If you are interested, please apply and submit your resume.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kim Moeslein
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