Benefits Generalist

Busey Bank; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Busey Bank in Champaign, IL is seeking a Benefits Generalist to support associate benefit programs, data accuracy, enrollment, billing, and compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors, assist with audits and reporting, support wellness initiatives, and help drive efficient program operations and a positive associate experience.

Strong Excel skills, experience with HRIS and payroll systems, and a keen eye for detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of associate benefits and payroll deductions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, spreadsheets, data review).
• Experience using HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Data reconciliation and basic analysis.
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling associate information.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of associate benefit programs by maintaining data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Perform regular benefit reconciliations by comparing vendor invoices to payroll deductions and resolve discrepancies.
• Track benefit expenses and assist with budget monitoring and cost analysis.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing, eligibility, and claims issues.
• Maintain detailed records to support audits and internal controls.
• Support wellness program administration and participation tracking.

Skills

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Payroll reconciliation

Data confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or some college in HR/Finance

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Vendor management systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Benefits Generalist provides administrative, and operational support for associate benefit and wellness programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of benefit data, supporting reconciliations and financial tracking, and assisting with billing, enrollment, and compliance processes. The position partners with internal teams and external vendors to resolve routine issues, maintain documentation, and support audits and reporting. Additionally, the Benefits Generalist contributes to wellness program administration and associate engagement efforts, helping to drive efficient program operations and a positive associate experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support administration of associate benefit programs by maintaining accurate data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems and assisting with enrollment, billing, reporting, and eligibility processes.
• Perform regular benefit reconciliations by comparing vendor invoices to payroll deductions, identifying discrepancies, and supporting timely resolution to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track benefit expenses and assist with budget monitoring, reporting, and cost analysis, contributing to forecasting and financial planning efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve billing, eligibility, and claims-related issues, ensuring efficient program operations.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• Support wellness program administration, including managing communications, maintaining platform data, tracking participation, and assisting with engagement initiatives.
• Assist with audits, renewals, and special projects, including merger-related benefit integration and process improvements.
• Respond to associate inquiries and provide general administrative and operational support to the Benefits team.

Education & Experience

Required Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of associate benefits and payroll deductions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, spreadsheets, data review).
• Experience using HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Data reconciliation and basic analysis.
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling associate information.

Desired Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Follow established processes and meet deadlines consistently.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Effective team collaboration.
• Willingness to learn and develop benefits knowledge.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Education and Training: Associate’s degree or some college coursework in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications, and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance. (Base Pay Range: $22.00 – $27.00/hr)

Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package. The Total Rewards include a 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability, wellness incentives, and an employee assistance program. Eligible associates may take advantage of pre‑tax HSAs and FSAs.

Equal Opportunity

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets.