Benefits & Leave Specialist - HRIS & Compliance

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Benefit Specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago administers comprehensive employee benefit programs, processes enrollments and life events, and assists with open enrollment. They ensure Leave of Absence benefits guidance and maintain HRIS records, supporting compliance and confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business/HR or related field and 2 years of related experience in benefits administration, with strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field.
• 2 years of progressive related work experience in Benefits, human resources or related field.
• Experience in benefits administration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact with and influence a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
• Excellent independent judgment and the ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be approachable, dependable and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Process daily benefit transactions including new enrollments, life-event changes, evidence of insurability, and terminations in HRIS system.
• Verify employee dependent documentation.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, dependent and beneficiary records in HRIS system.
• Distribute Affordable Care Act (ACA) required employee eligibility notifications.
• Assist in the processing of the Education Assistance Benefits.
• Respond to escalated employee questions/issues.
• Coordinate COBRA administration for terminated employees within guidelines of their severance package.
• Coordinate direct bill administration for employees on unpaid leave of absence with vendor.
• Counsel employees on plan options, changes, and enrollment, particularly during open enrollment.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees to address escalated issues related to all leave programs to include, but not limited to, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Family Medical Leaves and Paid Parental Leave.
• Other relevant duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Self-starter

Dependable

Approachable

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field

Job description

The Benefit Specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago administers comprehensive employee benefit programs, processes enrollments and life events, and assists with open enrollment. They ensure Leave of Absence benefits guidance and maintain HRIS records, supporting compliance and confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business/HR or related field and 2 years of related experience in benefits administration, with strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal