Benefits Administration Specialist

Wind Creek; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality is hiring a Benefits Specialist to handle benefit programs, leaves, and related compliance. The role requires managing HIPAA/privacy guidelines, coordinating with carriers, and maintaining comprehensive employee benefits records.

You will report to the Director of Compensation and Benefits and support new hire orientations. Responsibilities include processing FMLA, ADA, USERRA leaves, ensuring accurate enrollment in group life, health, vision, disability, and retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years' experience administering employee benefits, FMLA policies and insurance.
• Associate's Degree with four (4) years' experience administering employee benefits, FMLA policies and insurance.
• Experience with Excel workbooks and reports; skills test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administers all aspects of leave programs and policies per FMLA/ADA/USERRA, etc.
• Coordinates and organizes medical information ensuring HIPAA and privacy guidelines are followed
• Maintains contact with employees on leave and coordinates return to work processes
• Delivers benefits information at New Hire Orientation and updates benefits files
• Contacts carriers to resolve administrative problems and maintains benefits enrollment accuracy

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Excel

Trend analysis

Database setup

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Wind Creek Hospitality is hiring a Benefits Specialist to handle benefit programs, leaves, and related compliance. The role requires managing HIPAA/privacy guidelines, coordinating with carriers, and maintaining comprehensive employee benefits records.

You will report to the Director of Compensation and Benefits and support new hire orientations. Responsibilities include processing FMLA, ADA, USERRA leaves, ensuring accurate enrollment in group life, health, vision, disability, and retirement