Benefits Specialist — Enrollment & Leave Expert

Eastern Illinois University; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

SURS retirement

Tuition Waivers

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) seeks a detail-oriented Benefits Officer to join its Human Resources team. You will guide employees on benefit programs, assist with enrollment and eligibility, and resolve benefits-related questions while supporting audits and data reporting.

You will develop expertise in state benefit programs, CMS and SURS, coordinate open enrollment, and help with leave programs and tuition waivers. This role offers growth, teamwork, and a professional environment on campus.

Qualifications

• 18 months of coursework related to HR/administration or 18 months of equivalent work-based learning as outlined in the minimum qualifications.
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Responsibilities

• Deliver clear guidance on benefits, payroll deductions, eligibility, enrollment, and termination procedures.
• Assist with enrollment discrepancies and re-processing.
• Conduct New Hire Benefits Orientations and participate in annual Benefits Fair.
• Assist with CMS, SURS, and benefit program materials for audits.

Skills

FMLA/ADA/ACA

HRIS systems

Open enrollment

CMS familiarity

SURS familiarity

Union knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (120 semester hours)

Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours)

Tools

Payroll software

Benefits platforms

Job description

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) seeks a detail-oriented Benefits Officer to join its Human Resources team. You will guide employees on benefit programs, assist with enrollment and eligibility, and resolve benefits-related questions while supporting audits and data reporting.

You will develop expertise in state benefit programs, CMS and SURS, coordinate open enrollment, and help with leave programs and tuition waivers. This role offers growth, teamwork, and a professional environment on campus.