Benefits Administrator

Thesciongroupllc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thesciongroupllc in Chicago is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to manage benefits and leave programs, ensure compliance, and support the Total Rewards team. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years in benefits administration, and strong analytical skills.

This in-office position requires expertise in managing employee benefits and retirement plans, with a salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 USD. Join a company committed to exceptional employee support and equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing benefits design and compliance.
• 2+ years of overseeing leave of absence programs.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state leave laws.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs to align with company objectives.
• Lead the annual benefits processes including open enrollment.
• Ensure compliance with laws and prepare benefit regulatory files.

Skills

Benefits design and administration

Workers compensation management

Leave of absence administration

Data analysis and visualization

Compliance knowledge (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

UKG Pro Benefits Administration

Advanced Excel

Job description

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

Summary

The Scion Group is the leader in student living, and we’re seeking an experienced Benefits & Workers Comp Administrator to join our Total Rewards team in delivering exceptional benefits and leave programs for our team members. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic, hands-on professional who can partner effectively with stakeholders and provide expert guidance on all aspects of benefits, workers comp and leaves. The Benefits Administrator reports to the Sr Director Total Rewards. This is a five-day-per-week in-office opportunity.

Responsibilities

Employee Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Administer the design, administration, and evaluation of Scion’s employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA, workers compensation, etc.) to ensure they align with company objectives and meet employee needs.
• Serve as technical lead for UKG Benefits Admin/PlanSource, carrier feeds, and vendor systems - troubleshooting issues and driving resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally and with Scion’s benefits broker and plan providers to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient program delivery.
• Lead the annual benefits processes, including open enrollment, plan renewals, employee communications, wellness initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day benefits operations with precision and urgency.
• Analyze program utilization and costs to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Administer Scion’s 401(k) retirement plan, ensuring compliance, oversight of operations, and participant education.
• Administer workers compensation ensuring compliance by state, paying invoices and validating accurate workers comp codes by state by job in HRIS.
• Resolve all benefit related tickets within 24 hours.

Leave of Absence Programs

• Administer all leave programs including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves.
• Partner with the business to ensure consistent and compliant leave practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws, updating policies and processes as needed.
• Support employees and managers throughout the leave process, including benefit coordination and return-to-work planning.

Compliance & Policy Development

• Ensure benefits and leave programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Create and maintain clear policies, procedures, and communications that support benefits and leave administration.
• Provide training and guidance to HR team members and leaders on benefits and leave topics.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA requirements.
• Ensure preparation of benefit regulatory requirement files and submit timely.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with HRIS to ensure system accuracy and eligibility logic.
• Partners with vendors to resolve issues and maintain plan integrity.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing benefits design, administration, and compliance at a national scale, including retirement plan and worker’s compensation management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience overseeing leave of absence programs.
• Prior experience with UKG Pro Benefits Administration/PlanSource, preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience pulling, analyzing, and visualizing data from UKG BI or similar platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

Base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Illinois Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 USD