Benefits Specialist

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Benefits Specialist

Chicago, Illinois

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Full Time Temp to Hire

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$ 55,000 - $ 60,000 per year

Chicago, Illinois

Full Time Temp to Hire

$ 55,000 - $ 60,000 per year

June 18, 2025

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Job ID: 1421371_1750265495

June 18, 2025

Job ID: 1421371_1750265495

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Beacon Hill has partnered with a non-profit organization in hiring a Benefits Administrator to start immediately! This is a contract-to-hire role in the Loop supporting roughly 600 employees with benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA, 401(k), and wellness initiatives
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and provide timely resolution of issues
  • Assist with open enrollment, benefits communications, and compliance filings (e.g., 5500s, ACA reporting)
  • Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and ensure benefits data integrity
  • Liaise with vendors to troubleshoot problems, process enrollments/changes, and ensure quality service
  • Coordinate and process leave of absence requests, including FMLA, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
  • Support audits, benefit plan renewals, and internal reporting

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR support with a focus on employee benefits
  • Knowledge of federal and state benefit-related laws (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA)
  • Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • CEBS or other relevant certification a plus
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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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