Benefits & Administration Specialist

Roquette; Geneva (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,400 - 85,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Geneva, IL is seeking a Benefits & Administration Specialist. The role involves administering employee benefit programs and requires strong Excel skills, along with 1-3 years of experience in HR or related areas. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in benefits administration, HR, or similar roles.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with data analysis and HRIS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer various employee benefit programs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
• Utilize Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

We are looking for our next Benefits & Administration Specialist to join the Americas Compensation & Benefits Team. This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience in HR, benefits, or other related administrative functions looking to grow their career in a collaborative environment. The right candidate will be technically strong, with proficient Excel skills and a passion for working with data, and people-focused, with an interest in educating and engaging employees on the value of their benefits. This position offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple aspects of benefits, work on a wide variety of tasks, and build a strong foundation as a benefits professional. This position primarily supports the United States, with occasional responsibilities across Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. This position is located in Geneva, IL.

Compensation: The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $66,400 - $85,400. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You’ll Do

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other benefit programs with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, ensuring timely and clear responses.
• Partner with the Benefits & Leave Specialist on leave of absence administration, disability payments, and related employee, manager, HR and payroll communications.
• Utilize Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, macros) to analyze benefits and payroll data, run reports, and perform quality checks.
• Provide accurate reporting to Finance for allocation and billing purposes.
• Support annual Open Enrollment, including system testing, employee communications, and education sessions.
• Communicate benefits programs and resources in a way that is accessible and easy for employees to understand.
• Collaborate with the HR and Benefits teams to support wellness initiatives and drive employee engagement.
• Assist with compliance reporting and documentation related to ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulations.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in benefits administration, HR, leave of absence management or other relevant employee facing roles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including handling large datasets, using lookup functions, pivot tables and other formulas; data analysis experience and interest preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits and related information in a clear and approachable manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data integrations a plus.
• A balanced skill set combining technical analytical acumen, organizational skills and people skills with the desire to collaborate with internal teams and engage with a diverse group of employees across the Americas.
• A natural self-starter with a demonstrated drive for growth, education and continued skill development.

Position Type

• This is a full-time salaried position utilizing a hybrid work model that requires a minimum of two days in office per week.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How to apply

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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

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