Benefits Coordinator

Addison Group; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Benefits & Open Enrollment Coordinator in Vernon Hills, IL to join our client’s HR team. You will support day-to-day benefits administration, respond to employee inquiries, and coordinate open enrollment while maintaining accurate records in HRIS.

The role requires 1–3 years of benefits administration or HR coordination, familiarity with benefits programs, and strong MS Office skills. This position offers on-site work 3 days a week with potential for contract-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or business preferred.
• 1–3 years in benefits administration or HR coordination.
• Knowledge of medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Experience with an HRIS or benefits administration system.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service mindset and collaborative HR teamwork.
• Exposure to annual open enrollment and full-cycle benefits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process and updates.
• Assist employees with questions on medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
• Process enrollments, changes, life events, and terminations accurately.
• Maintain accurate benefit records in HRIS and benefits systems.
• Review enrollment data and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare reports on benefits, enrollment and eligibility.
• Partner with carriers, brokers, and third-party admins to resolve questions.
• Assist with reconciliation of benefit invoices and discrepancies.
• Support new hire benefit enrollment and guidance on options.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee benefits information.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

Tools

Excel

Outlook

HRIS system

Job description

Location (City, State): Vernon Hills, IL (3x a week onsite)

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $27 - $30 / hour

Available shifts: Monday-Friday, standard business hours

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established organization seeking a detail-oriented Benefits & Open Enrollment Coordinator to support their Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with benefits administration experience who enjoys working directly with employees and supporting important HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle.

Job Description:

The Benefits & Open Enrollment Coordinator will support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits while serving as a resource for employees with questions regarding their benefit options and eligibility. This role will play a key part in coordinating open enrollment, maintaining accurate employee records, reviewing benefit changes, and partnering with internal teams and benefit providers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential employee information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications, enrollment materials, and system updates.
• Assist employees with questions regarding medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and other benefit programs.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate employee benefit records within the HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Review enrollment data and benefit elections for accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to benefits, enrollment, and employee eligibility.
• Partner with insurance carriers, benefits brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee questions and enrollment issues.
• Assist with reconciliation of benefit invoices and identify discrepancies as needed.
• Support new hire benefit enrollment and provide guidance on available benefit options.
• Communicate benefit information clearly and professionally to employees and internal teams.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and benefits-related information.
• Assist with additional HR administrative responsibilities and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business is highly preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in benefits administration, HR coordination, or a related HR support role preferred.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Experience working with an HRIS or benefits administration system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service mindset with a willingness to assist employees and answer questions.
• Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.
• Exposure to annual open enrollment and full-cycle benefits processes.
• Opportunity for long-term growth within Human Resources.
• Professional work environment with strong team support.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.