Senior Benefits Specialist
- Serve as the primary point of contact for high-volume benefits inquiries from staff.
- Administer and support medical, dental, vision, and other health and welfare benefit plans.
- Respond to general questions related to 403(b) retirement plans and assist with enrollment and changes.
- Support the Open Enrollment process, including responding to employee questions, processing corrections, conducting audit reviews, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Provide clear communication and high-quality customer service to employees regarding benefit programs.
- Maintain and update benefits information within current legacy HRIS system.
- Process and reconcile benefits-related data files with a high level of accuracy.
- Ensure alignment with three payroll deadlines each cycle.
- Conduct data audits, resolve errors, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Utilize SSRS or similar reporting tools when needed (experience preferred but not required).
- Support and monitor paid leave cases through MetLife.
- Assist with vendor escalations and help resolve benefit-related issues.
- Ensure consistent and timely communication between HR, payroll, and external benefits partners.
- Provide occasional support to the Compensation team as needed.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on benefits administration experience.
- Strong understanding of health and welfare benefit plans.
- Working knowledge of 403(b) or retirement plan administration.
- Experience supporting a large employee population and handling a high volume of benefits inquiries.
- Strong attention to detail with experience in data accuracy, auditing, and file management.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-service focused mindset.
- HRIS proficiency required
- Job Location: Downtown Chicago, 5 days per week on-site
- Pay: $35-45/hr
- Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. View a full list of our benefits here .
- Employment type: Contract, ~18 months
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